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“Tam Lin says rabbits give up when they're caught by coyotes," Matt said after he'd calmed enough to trust his voice. "He says they consent to die because they're animals and can't understand hope. Hit humans are different.. They fight against death no matter how bad things seem, and sometimes…” quote by Nancy Farmer
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““Tam Lin says rabbits give up when they're caught by coyotes," Matt said after he'd calmed enough to trust his voice. "He says they consent to die because they're animals and can't understand hope. Hit humans are different.. They fight against death no matter how bad things seem, and sometimes, even when everything's against them, they win." "Yeah. About once in a million years," said Chacho. "Twice in a million," said Matt. "There's who of us." "You are one dumb bunny," said Chacho, but he stopped crying.””

Nancy Farmer

About This Quote

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

Humans differ from animals in that they resist death and can achieve unlikely victories through hope and perseverance.

In simple terms: People fight death and can win.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate hope and resilience.

Themes

hope resilience human spirit

Mood

inspirational hopeful

Type

literary conversational

When to use this quote

  • life‑threatening illness
  • extreme adversity
  • personal loss
  • career setbacks

Key Concepts

philosophy existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you defied odds?
  • What fuels your perseverance?
A Different Perspective

Hope alone may not overcome all obstacles.

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