Quotation by

Samuel Butler

Man is the only animal that can remain on friendly terms with the victims he intends to eat until he eats them.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Humans are unique because they can treat animals kindly even though they plan to kill and eat them later. This shows a special kind of behavior where friendliness and harm coexist until the moment of eating.

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