"Man is the only animal that can remain on friendly terms with the victims he intends to eat until he eats them."

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The theme of animals is universal, yet Samuel Butler manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on animals often shapes our reality.

About Samuel Butler

Samuel Butler may refer to:Samuel Butler (poet) (1613–1680), English poet and satirist
Samuel Butler (schoolmaster) (1774–1839), English classical scholar
Samuel Butler (politician) (1825–1891), American politician
Samuel Butler (novelist) (1835–1902), English author of Erewhon
Samuel Butler (cricketer) (1850–1903), English cricketer
Samuel Butler (lawyer) (1930–2025), American lawyer
Sam Butler, Australian rules footballer for West Coast
Sam Butler, Australian rules footballer for Hawthorn
Bo Weavil Jackson, blues singer and guitarist also known as Sam Butler

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