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Man is the only animal that laughs and has a state legislature
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"Man is the only animal that laughs and has a state legislature"

- Samuel Butler

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This quote by Samuel Butler is an amusing method of mentioning the special characteristics of human beings. It indicates that humans are the only animals that have the capability to laugh and to form a state legislature. This suggests that humans are the only types that have the capability to think and factor in a complex way. It likewise suggests that humans are the only types that have the capacity to form a federal government and create laws. This quote is a reminder that people are special and have the capability to think and reason in ways that other animals do not. It is a reminder that human beings have the power to create and maintain a society that is based on laws and regulations.
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Samuel Butler This quote is written / told by Samuel Butler between December 4, 1835 and June 18, 1902. He was a famous Poet from United Kingdom. The author also have 122 other quotes.

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