Man is an animal which, alone among the animals, refuses to be satisfied by the fulfilment of animal desires.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans uniquely seek fulfillment beyond basic physical needs.
- In plain terms
- People want more than just satisfying animal desires.
- What can you take from it?
- Human satisfaction comes from higher goals than basic needs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives you beyond basic needs?
- How do you define satisfaction?
Another view
Basic needs still drive human behavior in many significant ways.
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