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“People are always the start for me... animals, when I can get into their heads, gods, supernatural beings, immortals, the dead... these are all people to me.” quote by Tanith Lee
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“People are always the start for me... animals, when I can get into their heads, gods, supernatural beings, immortals, the dead... these are all people to me.”

Tanith Lee

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Birthgrave, 1975

The narrator sees all beings—human, animal, divine, supernatural—as people, blurring boundaries of identity.

In simple terms: All beings are people to the narrator.

Key Takeaway

Recognize shared humanity across forms.

Themes

empathy identity universality

Mood

contemplative inquisitive

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • philosophy
  • spiritual practice
  • creative imagination

Key Concepts

anthropomorphism existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does seeing all as people change interactions?
  • What limits arise from this view?
A Different Perspective

May overlook distinct experiences of each being.

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