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Like some waterhole in the veldt, she though unclearly…

“Like some waterhole in the veldt, she though unclearly, where the weak and the strong and predatory drink together in a truce: the gazelle, the wildebeest, the mafadet, and the lion. All the possibilities lined up together in fucking harmony, and the winner, the strongest, the fact, the real…” quote by China Miéville
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““Like some waterhole in the veldt, she though unclearly, where the weak and the strong and predatory drink together in a truce: the gazelle, the wildebeest, the mafadet, and the lion. All the possibilities lined up together in fucking harmony, and the winner, the strongest, the fact, the real, letting the others that have failed live, letting them all live. Pacifist and pathetic.””

China Miéville

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A rare moment where predators and prey coexist peacefully, highlighting fragile harmony and the paradox of strength allowing survival.

In simple terms: Even the strongest can enable others to live.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and protect fragile alliances.

Themes

coexistence strength paradox survival harmony

Mood

reflective tense thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • wildlife conservation
  • conflict resolution
  • team building
  • resource sharing

Key Concepts

Ecology power dynamics mutual dependence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we sustain cooperation among unequal parties?
  • What costs arise when the strong protect the weak?
A Different Perspective

Such harmony is often temporary and can be shattered by competition.

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