When a man wants to murder a tiger he calls it sport; when a tiger wants to murder him he calls it ferocity.

Summary

This quote by George Bernard Shaw sheds light on the hypocrisy of human perceptions. It highlights how we often label our own violent acts as civilized endeavors or activities, such as hunting, while condemning the natural instincts and behavior of other beings, like predatory animals. The quote points out the double standard in our judgments, illustrating the subjective nature of our definitions of violence and ferocity based on self-interest and personal perspectives.

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