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Family Quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon

“I’m not an animal. I don’t pretty on people’s families to get back at them. (Angelia) Oh, girl, trust me. Animals don’t revenge-kill or –attack. That’s purely human. So in this case, you better act like an animal and guard her with your life. ‘Cause that’s what I’m going to take if she so much as…” quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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““I’m not an animal. I don’t pretty on people’s families to get back at them. (Angelia) Oh, girl, trust me. Animals don’t revenge-kill or –attack. That’s purely human. So in this case, you better act like an animal and guard her with your life. ‘Cause that’s what I’m going to take if she so much as gets a paper cut in your presence. (Vane)””

Sherrilyn Kenyon

About This Quote

The speaker contrasts human revenge with animal instinct, urging protective, fierce loyalty akin to an animal’s dedication to a loved one.

In simple terms: Human revenge differs from animal protection; act fiercely to guard loved ones.

Key Takeaway

Guard loved ones with unwavering loyalty.

Themes

loyalty protection human nature

Mood

protective intense

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • family
  • dangerous situations

Key Concepts

animal instinct revenge guardianship

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does true loyalty look like for you?
  • How can you protect without vengeance?
A Different Perspective

Human revenge can be destructive, unlike protective instinct.

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