Barbara Pease Quotes

Men, however, shouldn't despair. They are excellent at identifying and imitating animal sounds, which would have been a significant advantage for the ancient hunter. Sadly, that's not quite as much use today.

Barbara Pease

• Men
• Advantage
• Hunter
• Animal Sounds

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• Men, however, shouldn't despair. They are excellent at identifying and imitating animal sounds, which would have been a significant advantage for the ancient hunter. Sadly, that's not quite as much use today.

  

  Barbara Pease
  • Men
  • Advantage
  • Hunter