Animal Quote by Geoffrey Gorer
“The Latin proverb, homo homini lupus — man is a wolf to man—... is a libel on the wolf, which is a gentle animal with other wolves.”
About This Quote
The proverb “man is a wolf to man” misrepresents wolves as gentle, highlighting how language can distort animal nature.
In simple terms: Proverb mischaracterizes wolves.
Key Takeaway
Question literal meanings of sayings.
Themes
language
perception
nature
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- media analysis
- environmental advocacy
- cultural studies
Key Concepts
linguistics
animal behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape our view of nature?
- What other sayings mislead?
A Different Perspective
Some argue the proverb reflects human cruelty.
![“Man is a wolf to man. [Lat., Homo homini lupus.]” quote by Plautus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4cb/plautus-1263_homo_man-is-a-wolf-to-man-lat-homo-homini-lup_1620359.jpg)
![“Homo homini lupus [man is wolf to man]. Who in the face of all his experience of life and of history, will have the courage to dispute this assertion?” quote by Sigmund Freud](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0dc/sigmund-freud-360_history_homo-homini-lupus-man-is-wolf-to-man-who_2354528.jpg)
