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Man is a military animal, glories in gunpowder, and loves parade
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"Man is a military animal, glories in gunpowder, and loves parade"

- Philip James Bailey

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This quote by Philip James Bailey recommends that humans have a natural inclination towards military activities and warfare. He indicates that human beings are naturally drawn to the enjoyment and glory of fight, and that they enjoy the noise of gunpowder and the phenomenon of a parade. This quote shows the idea that human beings have a natural impulse for violence and aggression, which they are drawn to the adventure of battle. It also recommends that humans tend to glorify war and to take pride in their military achievements. This quote is a pointer of the human capability for violence and damage, and of the requirement to be conscious of our own tendencies towards hostility.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Philip James Bailey between April 22, 1816 and September 6, 1902. He/she was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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