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“A man should so carry on his daily affairs as to bring no word of admonition from anybody; for a man’s doings should put a stain upon no soul but his own.”

Book:Gadsby

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Gadsby

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Ernest Vincent Wright

Ernest Vincent Wright was an American author known for his unique writing style, most notably for his novel 'Gadsby,' which is notable for being the first novel written entirely without punctuation. Born in 1873, he passed away on October 7, 1939. more

“Now just a word about zoos. Many folks think that animals in a zoo know no comforts; nothing but constant fright from living in captivity. Such folks do not stop to think of a thing or two about an animal’s wild condition. Wild animals must not only constantly hunt for food, but invariably fight to kill it and to hold it, too; for, in such a fight, a big antagonist will naturally win from a small individual. Thus, what food is found, is also lost; and hunting must go on, day by day, or night by night until a tragic climax—by thirst or starvation. But in a zoo, food is brought daily, with facility for drinking, and laid right in front of hoofs, paws or bills. For small animals, roofs and thick walls ward off cold winds and rain; and so, days of calm inactivity, daily naps without worrying about attack; and a carting away of all rubbish and filth soon puts a zoo animal in bodily form which has no comparison with its wild condition. Lack of room in which to climb, roam or play, may bring a zoo animal to that condition known as “soft”; but, as it now has no call for vigor, and its fighting passions find no opportunity for display, such an animal is gradually approaching that condition which has brought Man, who is only an animal, anyway, to his lofty point in Natural History, today. Truly, with such tribulations, worry, and hard work as Man puts up with to obtain his food and lodging, a zoo animal, if it could only know of our daily grind, would comfortably yawn, thankful that Man is so kindly looking out for it. With similar animals all around it, and, day by day, just a happy growth from cub-hood to maturity, I almost wish that I was a zoo animal, with no boss to growl about my not showing up, mornings, at a customary hour!”

Animals Wild Animal Zoo Gadsby Ernest Vincent Wright

Book:Gadsby

Source: Gadsby

“The epitome of white privilege is the luxury of believing that "real communism has never been tried.”

History Libertarian Socialism Communism Academia White Privilege Liberal Sheltered

Author:A.E. Samaan

“A prayerful woman can handle what others cannot handle because she does not walk alone. She is sheltered by the Almighty.”

Inspirational Quotes Almighty Prayerful Woman Sheltered

Book:Woman of Virtue: Power-Filled Quotes for a Powerful Woman

Source: Woman of Virtue: Power-Filled Quotes for a Powerful Woman

“Faith is when you refuse to be terrified, even when passing through rough terrains, because you know you are sheltered by the Most High.”