The brute by nature knows no self restraint.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Animals by nature do not control their impulses.
- In plain terms
- Beasts do not restrain themselves.
- What can you take from it?
- Self control distinguishes humans from animals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes humans different?
- Do animals feel emotions?
Another view
Some animals do show signs of restraint.
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