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.”
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.
Appreciate ecological balance.
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When to use this quote
- gardening
- conservation
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this fact affect your view of insects?
- What role do we play in preserving such systems?
Human impact can disrupt such balances.