There is something in the unselfish and self-sacrificing love of a brute, which goes directly to the heart of him who has had frequent occasion to test the paltry friendship and gossamer fidelity of mere Man.
Interpretation
The quote highlights the profound and sincere nature of animal love compared to the often superficial loyalty of humans.
In this quote, Edgar Allan Poe emphasizes that the unconditional and selfless love exhibited by animals can resonate deeply with people, particularly those who feel betrayed or disappointed by human relationships. This reflection suggests that the loyalty and fidelity found in non-human creatures can often overshadow the fickleness of human friendships, provoking a sense of longing and appreciation for the pure love that exists outside of human interactions.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a discussion about the bond between pets and their owners.
But evil things, in robes of sorrow, Assailed the monarch's high estate; (Ah, let us mourn, for never morrow Shall dawn upon him desolate!) And round about his home the glory That blushed and bloomed, Is but a dim-remembered story Of the old time entombed.
Most writers - poets in especial - prefer having it understood that they compose by a species of fine frenzy - an ecstatic intuition - and would positively shudder at letting the public take a peep behind the scenes.
...the agony of my soul found vent in one loud, long and final scream of despair.
Where the good and the bad and the worst and the best have gone to their eternal rest.
I could have clasped the red walls to my bosom as a garment of eternal peace. "Death," I said, "any death but that of the pit!" Fool! might I have not known that into the pit it was the object of the burning iron to urge me?
In our endeavors to recall to memory something long forgotten, we often find ourselves upon the very verge of remembrance, without being able, in the end, to remember.
Love and hope can conquer hate.
When I'm with you, I don't breathe quite right.
I am not a perfectionist, but still I seek perfection. I am not a great romantic, but yet I yearn 4 affection
I love Marvel and the people there. Im glad I m still part of it.
Love and a cough cannot be hid.
You can do this" I murmured. "You are my brother. I love you. All the embarrassing bits, all the annoying bits, which I imagine is most of you--a thousand Zias might run away from you if they knew the truth. But I won't. I'll still be here.
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