Quote by David Starr Jordan

When a dog barks at the moon, then it is religion but when he barks at strangers, it is patriotism!

When a dog barks at the moon, then it is religion but when h

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that people often associate dog's actions with different meanings based on context. When a dog barks at the moon, a symbolic and distant entity, it is seen as an expression of religious or spiritual beliefs. However, when the same dog barks at strangers, representing real threats or outsiders, it is interpreted as an act of patriotism, guarding and protecting its territory. This quote highlights how interpretations and attributions of meaning can depend on our perspective and the situation at hand.

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By David Starr Jordan

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