Quote by Herbert Spencer

The behavior of men to the lower animals, and their behavior to each other, bear a constant relationship.

The behavior of men to the lower animals, and their behavior

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This quote suggests that the way men treat animals is reflective of how they treat one another. It implies that there is a consistent pattern or correlation between the behavior exhibited towards animals and that exhibited towards fellow humans. This statement implies that one's treatment of animals can be used as an indicator of their disposition and behavior towards others, highlighting the interconnectedness and parallels between how individuals interact with different forms of life.

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