--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I’ve never believed there is any animal…" description: "\" I’ve never believed there is any animal more dangerous than a human being. I never will. It’s the intelligence. It’s the mind that makes it so.\" — Mag..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/59e/maggie-shayne-23009_animal_i-ve-never-believed-there-is-any-animal_1481160.jpg" --- # I’ve never believed there is any animal more dangerous… ![“I’ve never believed there is any animal more dangerous than a human being. I never will. It’s the intelligence. It’s the mind that makes it so.” quote by Maggie Shayne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/59e/maggie-shayne-23009_animal_i-ve-never-believed-there-is-any-animal_1481160.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/59e/maggie-shayne-23009_animal_i-ve-never-believed-there-is-any-animal_1481160.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/59e/maggie-shayne-23009_animal_i-ve-never-believed-there-is-any-animal_1481160.jpg) > “<...> I’ve never believed there is any animal more dangerous than a human being. I never will. It’s the intelligence. It’s the mind that makes it so.” [Maggie Shayne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maggie-shayne/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Highlights human intelligence as the greatest danger compared to animal instincts. **In simple terms:** Human mind can be most dangerous. Key Takeaway Beware of intellect misused. Themes danger intelligence human nature Mood cautious thoughtful Type philosophical critical When to use this quote - politics - technology - interpersonal conflict Key Concepts cognitive power ethical responsibility Questions to Reflect On - How do we channel intelligence responsibly? - What safeguards exist? A Different Perspective Intelligence can also create good. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Animal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/animal/) [Animals](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/animals/) [Dangerous Human](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dangerous-human/) [Human intelligence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/human-intelligence/) [Humans](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/humans/) [Mind](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/mind/) [Psychology](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/psychology/) ## Related quotes > [“Intelligence is not limited to neural networks, Merrill. 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