Boars Quote by Gilbert White
“General Howe turned out some German wild boars and sows in his forests, to the great terror of the neighbourhood; and, at one time, a wild bull or buffalo: but the country rose upon them and destroyed them.”
About This Quote
Source Natural History Journal, 1795
Describes human attempts to control wildlife, highlighting nature’s resilience against oppression.
In simple terms: People try to dominate nature, but it fights back.
Respect ecological balance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Forestry
- wildlife management
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What lessons can we learn from this clash?
- How should we coexist with wildlife?
Human control often fails against ecosystems.