“Not to go on all-Fours; that is the Law. Are we not Men? Not to suck up Drink; that is the Law. Are we not Men? Not to eat Flesh nor Fish; that is the Law. Are we not Men? Not to claw Bark of Tree; that is the Law. Are we not Men? Not to chase other Men; that is the Law. Are we not Men?”
Quote by H.G. Wells
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The Island of Dr. Moreau
H.G. Wells' classic novel delves into the psychological and moral consequences of Dr. Moreau's attempts to create sentient beings from animals. The protagonist's experiences on the island raise profound questions about the nature of life, consciousness, and the limits of scientific inquiry. more
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