Quote by Henry Beston

The animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours, they move finished and complete, gifted with extension of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren; they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendor and travail of the earth.

The animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older an

Summary

This quote highlights the inherent value and unique qualities of animals. It emphasizes that animals should not be seen as inferior beings to humans, but as separate nations with their own abilities and ways of experiencing the world. It suggests that animals possess senses that humans lack and live by voices that humans cannot comprehend. By presenting animals as fellow prisoners of life's wonders and challenges, the quote encourages a perspective of respect, equality, and interconnectedness between humans and animals.

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Animals

By Henry Beston

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