Quote by Thomas Szasz

In the animal kingdom, the rule is, eat or be eaten; in the human kingdom, define or be defined.

In the animal kingdom, the rule is, eat or be eaten; in the

Summary

This quote conveys the difference between survival instincts in the animal kingdom and the complexities of human society. The animal kingdom operates on the basic principle of survival where creatures must either consume or become prey. On the other hand, humans exist within a social construct where individual identity is not predetermined but rather shaped by defining oneself. In human society, individuals have the power to shape their own characteristics, beliefs, and values, as opposed to being defined solely by their instinctual behavior. This highlights the unique capacity of humans to consciously determine their own identities within the complexity of social dynamics.

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By Thomas Szasz

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