Quote by George Orwell

It was somehow frightening, like the gamboling of tiger cubs which will soon grow up into man-eaters.

It was somehow frightening, like the gamboling of tiger cubs

Summary

This quote suggests that something seemingly harmless and playful, like the gamboling (or frolicking) of tiger cubs, can actually be alarming. The comparison to tiger cubs conveys the sense that there is underlying danger or potential harm. It implies that although the current situation may appear innocent or fun, there is a foreboding sense that it could eventually escalate into something much more menacing, just as tiger cubs, while cute, will inevitably become fierce predators as they grow older.

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By George Orwell

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