Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly;Man got to sit and wonder 'why, why, why?'Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land;Man got to tell himself he understand.

Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly;Man got to sit and wonder

Summary

This quote emphasizes the simplicity of nature's existence. While the tiger hunts and the bird flies without questioning, man is burdened with incessant contemplation and attempts to rationalize everything. While the tiger and bird accept their predetermined roles, man struggles to find meaning and convince himself that he understands the world around him. It highlights the complexities of human consciousness and the perpetual quest for meaning and understanding.

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Life Nature Philosophy

By Kurt Vonnegut

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