Animals Quote by Sigrid Undset
““Do you know who 'twas that first knew our Lord had caused Himself to be born? 'Twas the cock; he saw the star, and so he said–all the beasts could talk Latin in those days; he cried: 'Christus natus est!' " He crowed these words so like a cock that Kristin fell to laughing heartily. And it did her good to laugh, for all the strange things Brother Edvin had just been saying had laid a burden of awe on her heart. The monk laughed himself: "Ay, and when the ox heard that, he began to low: 'Ubi, ubi, ubi.' "But the goat bleated, and said: 'Betlem, Betlem, Betlem.' "And the sheep so longed to see Our Lady and her Son that she baa-ed out at once: 'Eamus, eamus!' "And the new-born calf that lay in the straw, raised itself and stood upon its feet. 'Volo, volo, volo!' it said.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown (likely a satirical or historical piece), null
The passage humorously depicts animals announcing Christ’s birth in Latin, highlighting absurdity and the joy of laughter amid solemn religious narratives.
In simple terms: Animals jokingly proclaim Christ’s birth, causing laughter.
Key Takeaway
Find humor in solemn moments to relieve tension.
Themes
religion
humor
absurdity
joy
Mood
playful
irreverent
Type
satirical
comedic
When to use this quote
- church services
- family gatherings
- theatrical performances
Key Concepts
satire
theology
literary devices
Questions to Reflect On
- How does laughter affect reverence?
- When is humor appropriate in sacred contexts?
A Different Perspective
Humor may be seen as disrespectful by some believers.
