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“Horses don’t think the same as humans. Something that’s most unique about the horse, that I love, is not what he possesses but what he doesn’t possess. And that is greed, spite, hate, jealousy, envy, prejudice. The horse doesn’t possess any of those things. If you think about people, the least…” quote by Buck Brannaman
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“Horses don’t think the same as humans. Something that’s most unique about the horse, that I love, is not what he possesses but what he doesn’t possess. And that is greed, spite, hate, jealousy, envy, prejudice. The horse doesn’t possess any of those things. If you think about people, the least desirable people to be around usually possess some or all of those things. And the way God made the horse, he left that out.”

Buck Brannaman

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Horse Whisperer, Buck Brannaman, 2015

Horses lack negative human emotions such as greed, spite, and jealousy, making them pure and unburdened.

In simple terms: Horses are free from many harmful emotions.

Key Takeaway

Learn from their simplicity.

Themes

purity compassion humility

Mood

calm reflective

Type

inspirational metaphorical

When to use this quote

  • therapy with animals
  • leadership training
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

animal psychology emotional freedom spiritual lessons

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can we cultivate horse-like simplicity?
  • What practices reduce negative emotions?
A Different Perspective

Human emotions are complex; not all can be avoided.

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