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A brief aphorism contrasting human and animal perspectives on choice and ownership.
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A brief aphorism contrasting human and animal perspectives on choice and ownership.
Key passages
“Men talk of selecting a wife; horses, of selecting an owner.”
Humans discuss choosing a spouse, while horses discuss choosing their master.
Highlights the ironic reversal of agency between humans and animals.