Quote by Henry David Thoreau

The perch swallows the grub-worm, the pickerel swallows the perch, and the fisherman swallows the pickerel; and so all the chinks in the scale of being are filled.

The perch swallows the grub-worm, the pickerel swallows the

Summary

This quote portrays the natural cycle of consumption and survival within the animal kingdom. It suggests that each creature fulfills their own role in the food chain, with smaller animals eaten by larger ones, ultimately ending with humans at the top. By emphasizing the interconnectedness and balance of nature, the quote highlights how every living being has a specific place and purpose within the ecosystem.

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