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Amongst the minds of animals that of man leads, not as a demigod from another planet, but as a king from the same race
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"Amongst the minds of animals that of man leads, not as a demigod from another planet, but as a king from the same race"

- Edward Thorndike

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In this quote, Edward Thorndike is highlighting the superiority of the human mind compared to that of animals. He suggests that while humans may not possess god-like abilities or originate from a various planet, they still hold a dominant position in the animal kingdom. Thorndike stresses that human beings are not fundamentally various from other animals, however rather they become part of the same race. This implies that humans have an obligation to use their innovative minds to rule over and care for the other creatures on Earth. In general, the quote highlights the special and effective position of the human mind in the natural world.

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Edward Thorndike This quote is written / told by Edward Thorndike between August 31, 1874 and August 9, 1949. He was a famous Psychologist from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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