Advantage Quote by Voltaire
“Animals have these advantages over man: they never hear the clock strike, they die without any idea of death, they have no theologians to instruct them, their last moments are not disturbed by unwelcome and unpleasant ceremonies, their funerals cost them nothing, and no one starts lawsuits over their wills.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Philosophical Dictionary, Voltaire, 1764
Animals live without fear of time, death, or ritual; their simplicity spares them suffering and legal complications.
In simple terms: Animals avoid human anxieties and rituals.
Value simplicity over complex social constructs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- pet ownership
- end‑of‑life care
- legal planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does simplicity affect quality of life?
- Can humans adopt animal‑like simplicity?
Human consciousness brings both meaning and suffering.