Adequate Quote by Kate Sanborn
“One does not imagine the presence of a dog in the Garden of Eden, for had there been, no doubt he would have given adequate protection to his mistress and saved her descendants from all subsequent trouble.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unknown, 1910
A dog in Eden would protect his mistress and safeguard her descendants from future trouble.
In simple terms: Dog would protect and safeguard Eden.
Key Takeaway
Value protective companions.
Themes
protection
loyalty
myth
guardian
family
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
essay
mythical
philosophical
Adequate:0
Descendants:1
Doe:0
Dog:1
Doubt:0
Eden:1
Garden:1
Garden of eden:0
Given:0
Imagine:0
Mistress:1
No doubt:0
Protection:1
Saved:0
Trouble:0
Eden Doubt:0
Mistress Saved:0
Protection Mistress:0
Dog Garden:0
Presence Dog:0
When to use this quote
- family planning
- home security
- storytelling
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
animal guardianship
mythical narratives
generational safety
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the dog represent?
- How can we protect future generations?
A Different Perspective
Mythical elements may be symbolic.
![“I will be known forever as the Puppy who chased a cutpurse and caught fish garbage instead. My descendants will pretend I'm not in their bloodline. No – no one will want to make descendants with me. [from Beka Cooper's journal of her first day as a new Dog i.e. cop]” quote by Tamora Pierce](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6d5/tamora-pierce-935_beka-cooper_i-will-be-known-forever-as-the-puppy-who_17776.jpg)
