Animal Quote by Veronica Roth
“I read somewhere, one, that crying defies scientific explanation. Tears are only meant to lubricate the eyes. There is no real reason for tear glands to overproduce tears at the behest of emotion. I think we cry to release the animal parts of us without losing our humanity. Because inside of me is a beast that snarls, and growls, and strains toward freedom, toward Tobias, and, above all, towards life. And as hard as I try, I cannot kill it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Carrying the Weight of the World, 2019
The quote suggests that crying is an emotional release that lets our primal instincts surface without losing our humanity.
In simple terms: Crying lets our inner animal side out while staying human.
Key Takeaway
Embrace tears as a bridge between instinct and humanity.
Themes
emotion
humanity
instinct
release
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- grief processing
- stress relief
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychology
biology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your inner beast need to be heard?
- How can you channel that energy constructively?
A Different Perspective
Crying may not fully resolve underlying emotional conflicts.
