Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Edible - good to eat and wholesome to digest, as a worm to a toad, a toad to a snake, a snake to a pig, a pig to a man, and a man to a worm.

Edible - good to eat and wholesome to digest, as a worm to a

Summary

This quote highlights the interconnectedness of the food chain and the cycle of life. It suggests that all living organisms are linked by the consumption of one another. Each creature serves as food for a bigger or more evolved organism in this chain, emphasizing the transformative nature of consumption and the idea that all living beings eventually become sustenance for others. In a broader sense, it symbolizes the universal truth of mortality and the cyclical nature of existence.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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