David GemmellI may be stupid, as you say, to believe in honour and friendship and loyalty without price. But these are virtues to be cherished, for without them we are no more than beasts roaming the land.
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In the poem, "The Ballad of Sir John Falstaff," Shakespeare used the word "beast" to describe us, which is an interesting way to look at people. If we were not given the opportunity to enjoy honour and friendship and loyalty without price, we would be no more than beasts roaming the land. Those who commit crimes like thievery and murder show that they do not know what is important in life. That is why we must try hard to evolve into better people who respect others and their property.
Source: Shield Of Thunder
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