96 Quotes About Savages

They do not understand the fragility of civilization and the constant nearness of savage nature.

Even now, and you can look at me, am I a savage person? My conscience is clear.

Music soothes my savage beast. I got a beast in me running wild.

The point of departure of the process to which we wish to contribute is the fact that war is the natural reaction of human nature in the savage state, while peace is the result of acquired characteristics.

I read anything I could get my hands on: science fiction, fantasy, horror, thrillers. I even became hooked on the Bantam reprints of the old pulp novels from thirties and forties: Doc Savage, The Shadow, The Avenger.

When we reflect upon the cruelties daily practised upon such of the animal creation as are given us for food, or which we ensnarefor our diversion, we shall be obliged to own that there is more of the savage in human nature than we are aware of.

O tequila, savage water of sorcery, what confusion and mischief your sly, rebellious drops do generate

Doubt is the offspring of knowledge: the savage never doubts at all.

I regard the death penalty as a savage and immoral institution that undermines the moral and legal foundations of society. I reject the notion that the death penalty has any essential deterrent effect on potential offenders. I am convinced that the contrary is true - that savagery begets only savagery.