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“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…” quote by Voltaire
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“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.”

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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.

Key Takeaway

Value simplicity over complex social constructs.

Themes

ethics mortality simplicity

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical satirical

When to use this quote

  • pet ownership
  • end‑of‑life care
  • legal planning

Key Concepts

Freedom from temporal concerns absence of ritual

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does simplicity affect quality of life?
  • Can humans adopt animal‑like simplicity?
A Different Perspective

Human consciousness brings both meaning and suffering.

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