Married couples who quarrel bitterly every day may really need each other as deeply as those who appear to be desperately in love.
Edward AbbeyRead
If people persist in trespassing upon the grizzlies' territory, we must accept the fact that the grizzlies, from time to time, will harvest a few trespassers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that if humans continue to encroach on wildlife habitats, they should expect consequences from the animals that inhabit those areas.
Edward Abbey's quote highlights the inevitable clash between human expansion and nature. It serves as a reminder that nature has its own rules and that persistent human intrusion into the habitats of wildlife, such as grizzly bears, can lead to dangerous interactions. By using the term 'harvest,' Abbey implies that the consequences of trespassing may not be just deterrent but fatal for those who disregard the boundaries set by wildlife.
Themes
Grizzly BearsNatureTrespassingWildlifeHabitat
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a conservation speech to emphasize the importance of respecting natural habitats.
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