Animals Quote by Motorhead
“We are worse than animals, we hunger for the kill. We put our faith in maniacs the triumph of the will, We kill for money, wealth and lust, for this we should be damned. We are disease upon the world, brotherhood of man.”
About This Quote
Source Song: “We Are the Road” by Motorhead, 1977
Human nature can be violent and selfish, leading to destruction and moral decay.
In simple terms: People can be cruel and selfish.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and curb harmful impulses.
Themes
violence
morality
human nature
Mood
dark
critical
Type
cautionary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- war
- corporate greed
- personal relationships
- environmental harm
Key Concepts
selfishness
destruction
ethical decay
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies promote empathy?
- What structures enable cruelty?
A Different Perspective
Even animals act with instinct, not malice; context matters.
![“In 1967, I was 21, and the only guy I knew in London was Neville Chester, a roadie who worked with the Who. I rang him up and said, "Can I crash on your floor?" He was sharing a flat with [Hendrix bassist] Noel Redding. So when Hendrix needed an extra guy, I was right there. To see Hendrix play…” quote by Motorhead](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e80/motorhead-17753_god-bless_in-1967-i-was-21-and-the-only-guy-i-knew_259205.jpg)
