Quote by Yann Martel
Just beyond the ticket booth Father had painted on a wall in bright red letters the question: DO YOU KNOW WHICH IS THE MOST DANGEROUS ANIMAL IN THE ZOO? An arrow pointed to a small curtain. There were so many eager, curious hands that pulled at the curtain that we had to replace it regularly. Behind it was a mirror.
Summary
This quote refers to an interesting scenario at a zoo. The author describes how a question is posed in bold red letters near the ticket booth, asking visitors to identify the most dangerous animal in the zoo. Instead of a live animal, a small curtain is pointed at, attracting the attention of eager and curious visitors. However, when the curtain is opened, there is just a mirror behind it. This quote can be interpreted metaphorically, suggesting that humans themselves are often considered the most dangerous creatures due to their complex nature and potential for harm.
By Yann Martel
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