Dogs never bite me. Just humans.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She contrasts animal loyalty with human cruelty, noting dogs are safer than people. It highlights her distrust of human nature.
- In plain terms
- Dogs don't hurt me, only people do.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust animals more than people based on experience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people hurt more than animals?
- Who do you trust most?
Another view
It generalizes all humans as harmful, ignoring kindness and reliability.
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