Animal Quote by Lionel Tiger
“Cathedrals are an unassailable witness to human passion. Using what demented calculation could an animal build such places? I think we know. An animal with a gorgeous genius for hope.”
About This Quote
Cathedrals symbolize humanity’s deep yearning and capacity for hope, contrasting with animal instinct.
In simple terms: Human creations reflect hope, unlike animal building.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hope as a driving force.
Themes
hope
human achievement
architecture
passion
Mood
awe
inspired
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- visiting historic sites
- studying architecture
- reflecting on personal aspirations
Key Concepts
existentialism
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hope shape your creative projects?
- What structures embody your passions?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize human effort, overlooking practical labor.
![“[Pleasure is what suggested] which behaviors, emotions, social patterns and patterns of taste served us well during our evolutionary history. They were experienced as pleasures and encoded into our formative genetic codes . . . deep in the past, from about 100,000 years ago and beyond.” quote by Lionel Tiger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/41d/lionel-tiger-42821_behavior_pleasure-is-what-suggested-which-behavio_1246259.jpg)
