Animal Quote by Glen Duncan
“Yes, Eden was beautiful- and if I had to squeeze through corporeal keyholes to crash it- so be it. (Hasn’t it bothered you, this part of the story, my being there, I mean? What was I doing there? ‘Presume not the ways of God to scan,’ you’ve been told in umpteen variations, ‘the proper study of Mankind is Man.’ Maybe so, but what, excuse me, was the Devil doing in Eden?) I took the forms of animals. I found I could. (That’s generally my reason for doing something, by the way, because I find I can.)”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of All Hours, Glen Duncan, 2010
The speaker reflects on humanity’s curiosity and transgression, likening it to a desire to explore forbidden realms and assume new forms, questioning divine intent and personal agency.
In simple terms: Human curiosity drives us to cross boundaries and try new identities.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity but respect limits.
Themes
curiosity
transgression
identity
divine
humanity
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- spiritual questioning
Key Concepts
existentialism
free will
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries are worth crossing?
- How does assuming new forms change self‑perception?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may obscure practical moral implications.
