Begets Quote by Andrei Voznesensky
“The urge to kill, like the urge to beget, Is blind and sinister. Its craving is set Today on the flesh of a hare: tomorrow it can Howl the same way for the flesh of a man.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Urge", 1964
Violent impulses are primal and indiscriminate, shifting from animal to human targets, illustrating the dark continuity of aggression.
In simple terms: Aggression is blind and universal.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and curb destructive urges.
Themes
violence
human nature
psychology
Mood
somber
intense
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- war
- crime
- personal anger
Key Concepts
instinct
moral conflict
social decay
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your aggressive thoughts?
- How can empathy interrupt the cycle?
A Different Perspective
Violence can be redirected constructively.
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