Animals Quote by Henry Arthur Jones
“If there is one beast in all the loathsome fauna of civilization I hate and despise it is a man of the world.”
About This Quote
Source Play: “The World’s Beast” (1905) by Henry Arthur Jones
The author expresses contempt for a worldly, cynical man, viewing such a person as the worst of civilization’s corrupt creatures.
In simple terms: He despises a worldly, cynical man.
Key Takeaway
Avoid becoming jaded and self‑serving.
Themes
cynicism
corruption
human nature
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
play
essay
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- corporate culture
- personal ambition
- media influence
Key Concepts
moral decay
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What traits define a “man of the world”?
- Can worldly experience be positive?
A Different Perspective
Not all worldly people are inherently evil; context matters.
