Animals Quote by R.D. Lawrence
““Humans, particularly those influenced by the Judeo-Christian ethic, see themselves as rulers of the earth, an attitude stemming not from divine doctrines, but rather from human interpretation of them. Those governed by such erroneous tenets look upon animals as chattels, organisms that have been divinely created for human use and convenience. But domestic animals are the work of man. The wolf and all other wild beings are the work of nature; they are PURE WILD, gloriously so. This is why a wolf can never be owned; it cannot be mastered.””
About This Quote
Humans claim dominion over earth due to cultural interpretations, yet wild animals remain untamable and belong to nature.
In simple terms: Human dominion is a cultural construct; wild animals are free.
Key Takeaway
Respect wild nature.
Themes
human dominance
culture
interpretation
wild animals
nature
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
animals:1
nature:1
nature of man:1
philosophy:1
man u:0
human interpretation:1
wild beings:1
doctrines human:0
organisms divinely:0
wolf owned:0
When to use this quote
- conservation policy
- animal rights
- education
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
philosophy
environmental ethics
anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies shift view of animals?
- What rights should wild beings have?
A Different Perspective
Dominion mindset can lead to exploitation.
