Animals Quote by W.H. Auden
““Our hunting fathers told the story Of the sadness of the creatures, Pitied the limits and the lack Set in their finished features; Saw in the lion's intolerant look, Behind the quarry's dying glare, Love raging for, the personal glory That reason's gift would add, The liberal appetite and power, The rightness of a god. ...””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Hunting Fathers” (hypothetical title), null
The poem juxtaposes human ambition and divine authority, exposing the tension between personal glory and moral limits.
In simple terms: Human pride clashes with moral boundaries.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the cost of unchecked ambition.
Themes
ambition
morality
divine right
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- personal achievement
- ethical debates
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Hubris
ethical limits
human desire
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the pursuit of personal glory?
- How do moral limits shape ambition?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex motivations.
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