Another man Quote by Susan Cooper
““He leaned forward suddenly, so that for an instant the strong, bearded face was clear; the voice softened, and there was an aching sadness in it. "Only the creatures of the earth take from one another, boy. All creatures, but men more than any. Life they take, and liberty, and all that another man may have--sometimes through greed, sometimes through stupidity, but never by any volition but their own. Beware your own race, Bran Davies--they are the only ones who will ever harm you, in the end.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Dark is, 1977
A character warns that humans often exploit each other, driven by greed or stupidity, and that one's own people can be the greatest threat.
In simple terms: Humans harm each other, especially their own group.
Key Takeaway
Beware betrayal from those closest to you.
Themes
trust
betrayal
human nature
survival
greed
Mood
cautious
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- politics
- family
- community
- war
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
ethical decay
social trust
group dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you truly trust in your community?
- How does greed influence relationships?
A Different Perspective
Not all groups are uniformly hostile; context matters.
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