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#  Except for those people over there with the wagonette we…

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> ““Except for those people over there with the wagonette we might be the only living creatures in the whole world,’ said Edith, airily dismissing the entire animal kingdom at one stroke.””

[Joan Lindsay](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joan-lindsay/)

## About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Edith dismisses all animals, implying human superiority and isolation.

**In simple terms:** Humans feel alone and superior to animals.

Key Takeaway

Question humility toward other species.

Themes

humanism anthropocentrism isolation

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

- wildlife conservation
- environmental education
- philosophical debate

Key Concepts

existentialism speciesism

Questions to Reflect On

- How does this view affect our treatment of animals?
- Can we truly be isolated from nature?

A Different Perspective

Humans are part of the animal kingdom, not separate.

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