Camel Quote by Lew Wallace
““the impression made upon them by the first view of a camel equipped and loaded for the desert. Custom, so fatal to other novelties, affects this feeling but little. At the end of long journeys with caravans, after years of residence with the Bedawin, the Western-born, wherever they may be, will stop and wait the passing of the stately brute. The charm is not in the figure, which not even love can make beautiful; nor in the movement, the noiseless stepping, or the broad careen. As is the kindness of the sea to a ship, so that of the desert to its creature. It clothes him with all its mysteries;””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Narrative of the Life of John Wesley, 1840
The desert shapes the camel, making its presence awe‑inspiring beyond mere appearance or movement.
In simple terms: Desert gives camel a majestic aura.
Key Takeaway
Respect the environment that defines a being.
Themes
nature
culture
perception
beauty
Mood
reflective
admiring
contemplative
Type
descriptive
literary
observational
When to use this quote
- travelers observing camels
- anthropologists studying desert life
- artists depicting desert scenes
Key Concepts
environmental influence
symbolism
adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does environment alter our perception of an animal?
- What does the camel symbolize for travelers?
A Different Perspective
The description may romanticize the camel, overlooking practical realities.
