Ransom RiggsI'd never asked what year it was here-1492? 1750?-though to the animals I guess it hardly mattered. This was a safe place apart from the world of people, and only in the world of people did the year make any difference.
About This Quote
This is a very interesting passage. It was written by an author who wanted to be disconnected from the world of people. He wanted to live in a world where humans didn’t matter. Humans were considered as animals, ruling over them with no regard for their well-being or actions. The author obviously felt that humans deserved to be ruled over by animals.
Source: Hollow City
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