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Animals, in their generation, are wiser than the sons of men but their wisdom is confined to a few particulars, and lies
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"Animals, in their generation, are wiser than the sons of men; but their wisdom is confined to a few particulars, and lies in a very narrow compass"

- Joseph Addison

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This quote by Joseph Addison talks to the knowledge of animals in contrast to people. He suggests that animals are better than people in some ways, but their knowledge is limited to a couple of locations and is not as expansive as human knowledge. This suggests that animals have a specific level of intelligence and understanding, however it is not as broad or deep as the intelligence and understanding of humans. Addison is recommending that animals have a certain level of knowledge, however it is not as comprehensive as the wisdom of humans. He is likewise indicating that people have a higher capacity for understanding and understanding than animals. This quote is a tip that animals have their own distinct knowledge, however it is not as expansive as the wisdom of human beings.

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Joseph Addison This quote is written / told by Joseph Addison between May 1, 1672 and June 17, 1719. He was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 65 other quotes.

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