That's the point. Every kind of animal thinks its own kind of animal is wonderful. So people getting married think they're wonderful, and that they're going to have a baby-- that's wonderful, when actually they're as ugly as rhinoceroses. Just because we think we're so wonderful doesn't mean we really are. We could be really terrible animals and just never admit it because it would hurt so much.

Summary

This quote highlights the subjective nature of human perception and self-perception. It suggests that like different animals, humans also consider their own kind as exceptional and often view major life events, like getting married or having a baby, as wonderful. However, the quote suggests a sense of humbleness by commenting that humans could actually be flawed or "ugly" on the inside, but refuse to acknowledge it due to the potential pain it may cause. Overall, the quote challenges the notion of our inherent superiority and encourages reflection on our own flaws and limitations.

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