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Animals Quote by Ambrose Bierce

“A single swallow, it is said, devours ten millions of insects every year. The supplying of these insects I take to be a signal instance of the Creator's bounty in providing for the lives of His creatures.” quote by Ambrose Bierce
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“A single swallow, it is said, devours ten millions of insects every year. The supplying of these insects I take to be a signal instance of the Creator's bounty in providing for the lives of His creatures.”

Ambrose Bierce

About This Quote

Source Essay: "The Devil's Dictionary", Ambrose Bierce, 1906

The swallow’s massive insect consumption illustrates nature’s efficiency and the creator’s provision for ecosystems.

In simple terms: Swallows eat billions of insects yearly.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate ecological balance.

Themes

nature efficiency provision

Mood

educational wonderful

Type

scientific inspirational

When to use this quote

  • gardening
  • conservation
  • education

Key Concepts

ecology food webs

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this fact affect your view of insects?
  • What role do we play in preserving such systems?
A Different Perspective

Human impact can disrupt such balances.

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