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“Our toil is lessened, and our wealth is increased, by our dominion over the useful animals . . .” quote by Edward Gibbon
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“Our toil is lessened, and our wealth is increased, by our dominion over the useful animals . . .”

Edward Gibbon

About This Quote

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

Human mastery over animals reduces labor and boosts prosperity.

In simple terms: Controlling animals makes work easier and wealth grow.

Key Takeaway

Leverage animal labor for efficiency.

Themes

economics technology human-animal relations

Mood

pragmatic reflective

Type

historical analytical

When to use this quote

  • farming
  • transport
  • construction
  • food production

Key Concepts

agricultural productivity domestication resource management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance animal use with sustainability?
  • What alternatives exist to animal labor?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on animals can cause ecological imbalance.

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