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Crocodiles Quote by Alexandre Dumas

“Oh, man, man—race of crocodiles,” quote by Alexandre Dumas
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““Oh, man, man—race of crocodiles,””

Alexandre Dumas

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, 1844

The phrase likens a person to a relentless, predatory force, emphasizing danger and aggression.

In simple terms: A dangerous, relentless person.

Key Takeaway

Beware of predatory attitudes.

Themes

danger predation aggression

Mood

cautious critical

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • political rivalry
  • corporate competition
  • personal conflict

Key Concepts

character analysis metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who in your life feels like a “crocodile”?
  • How do you confront aggressive behavior?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may exaggerate and alienate.

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