Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Hugh MacLennan

Quote by Hugh MacLennan

“Man is a thinking animal, a talking animal, a toolmaking animal, a building animal, a political animal, a fantasizing animal. But, in the twilight of a civilization he is chiefly a taxpaying animal.”

Quote by Hugh MacLennan

Work

Voices in Time

This book is a speculative fiction narrative that intertwines the lives of different characters across different time periods, each experiencing unique aspects of time travel. The story delves into the psychological and philosophical implications of such a phenomenon, offering a rich tapestry of personal narratives. more

Author

Hugh MacLennan
Hugh MacLennan

Canadian author born on March 20, 1907, and died on November 9, 1990. Hugh MacLennan is known for his profound insights into Canadian society and culture, often focusing on the relationship between individuals and society in his works. more

You May Also Like

“Americans are willing to go to enormous trouble and expense defending their principles with arms, very little trouble and expense advocating them with words. Temperamentally we are ready to die for certain principles (or, in the case of overripe adults, send youngsters to die), but we show little inclination to advertise the reasons for dying.”