Thought: Why does man kill? He kills for food. And not only food: frequently there must be a beverage.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Man kills for food and beverage, showing basic needs.
- In plain terms
- People kill for food and drink.
- What can you take from it?
- Basic needs drive harmful actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives violence?
- Is killing natural?
Another view
It oversimplifies human violence.
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