Quote by Victor Hugo

From the oyster to the eagle, from the swine to the tiger, all animals are to be found in men and each of them exists in some man, sometimes several at the time. Animals are nothing but the portrayal of our virtues and vices made manifest to our eyes, the visible reflections of our souls. God displays them to us to give us food for thought.

From the oyster to the eagle, from the swine to the tiger, a

Summary

This quote suggests that all the qualities, both good and bad, found in animals also exist within humans. Each individual contains a mix of these animalistic traits, potentially embodying multiple animals at once. The behavior and characteristics of animals serve as visible representations of our own virtues and vices. According to the quote, God presents these manifestations to provoke contemplation and offer insight into our own nature. It prompts us to reflect upon the similarities between humans and animals, urging us to learn and grow from that introspection.

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Animals

By Victor Hugo

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