Quote by Margaret Cavendish
A rude nature is worse than a brute nature by so much more as man is better than a beast: and those that are of civil natures and genteel dispositions are as much nearer to celestial creatures as those that are rude and cruel are to devils.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the idea that having a rude and uncivilized nature is even worse than having the basic instincts of a brute animal. It suggests that humans possess greater potential for goodness and higher qualities compared to animals. Those with kind and courteous dispositions are closer to being divine beings, while those who are rude and cruel are akin to demonic entities. The quote highlights the significance of cultivating civilized behavior and treating others with kindness, suggesting that it sets humans apart from their base animalistic instincts.
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Nature
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