Cats and monkeys - monkeys and cats - all human life is there!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human life contains the full spectrum of behavior, similar to animals like cats and monkeys.
- In plain terms
- Human behavior ranges from simple to chaotic.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept the animalistic side of humanity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you see animal behavior in people?
- How much of life is instinctual?
Another view
This comparison might be seen as reductive or cynical.
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