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Meaning
The quote says that people who act on very low instincts often lack awareness of their own behavior. It also suggests that self-awareness decreases as someone becomes more brutish in conduct.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is attributed to George MacDonald.
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About George MacDonald
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