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“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.” quote by Gilbert White
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“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.”

Gilbert White

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.

Key Takeaway

Respect ecological balance.

Themes

environment human‑wildlife conflict resilience domination nature

Mood

reflective serious

Type

environmental historical

When to use this quote

  • Forestry
  • wildlife management
  • policy making

Key Concepts

Ecology conservation human impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • What lessons can we learn from this clash?
  • How should we coexist with wildlife?
A Different Perspective

Human control often fails against ecosystems.

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