Animals Quote by Cornel West
“We’re beings toward death, we’re … two-legged, linguistically-conscious creatures born between urine and feces whose body will one day be the culinary delight of terrestrial worms.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Public Philosophy, 2018
Human existence is fragile, absurd, and ultimately returns to nature
In simple terms: We are mortal, messy beings destined to decompose
Embrace humility and care for the living now
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- medical ethics
- environmental activism
- artistic expression
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging mortality change daily choices?
- What practices help balance awareness of decay with joy?
Focusing on death can cause anxiety or nihilism