Animal Quote by Tom Robbins
“As unrefined and basic as an animal's emotional equipment may be, it is not insensitive to freedom. Somewhere in the archives of crudest instinct is recorded the truth that it is better to be endangered and free than captive and comfortable.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Another Roadside Attraction, 1971
Even primitive emotions can value freedom; being endangered yet free outweighs comfortable captivity.
In simple terms: Freedom matters more than comfort.
Choose freedom over safety.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political activism
- personal decisions
- wildlife conservation
- social movements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What freedoms are you willing to risk?
- How does instinct guide moral choices?
Freedom can bring danger and uncertainty.