It seemed to be a necessary ritual that he should prepare himself for sleep by meditating under the solemnity of the night sky... a mysterious transaction between the infinity of the soul and the infinity of the universe.
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All animals are to be found in men and each of theme exists in some man, sometimes several at the time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that human behavior reflects various animalistic traits.
Victor Hugo's quote implies that the essence of all animals resides within humans, indicating that we embody various instincts and characteristics found in the animal kingdom. It suggests that our personality is influenced by these primal traits, revealing the complexity and duality of human nature as we navigate our lives.
Themes
Human NatureAnimal InstinctsBehaviorDualityComplexity
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the nature of humanity, this quote could illustrate the depth of our instincts.
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