Elephants Quotes
An animal that keeps showing up as a metaphor for memory.
The famous claim that elephants never forget gets a nod here, alongside a simpler admission that elephants are just someone's favorite animal.
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I'm not defining Christians as Jews or Jews as Christians or zebras as elephants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the famous claim about elephants referenced here?
It's the well-known idea that elephants never forget, which one quote extends by comparing elephants to psychoanalysts in that regard.
Is there a quote that's simply about loving elephants?
Yes, one plainly states elephants are a favorite animal, without any deeper metaphor attached.
Do any of these quotes use elephants to make a point about identity?
One does, using elephants and zebras as a comparison for not conflating separate groups, specifically mentioning Christians and Jews as distinct identities.
What does the word 'contagious' mean in one of these quotes?
It's used almost playfully, calling elephants contagious, which reads more like an odd, memorable statement than a literal claim.
What page should I check next for more animal-based quotes?
The animal quotes cover a wider range beyond just elephants.
One quote uses elephants and zebras to make a point about not conflating separate identities, including Christians and Jews. Together the quotes turn a single animal into a surprisingly flexible metaphor.
