Could someone please explain who the "us" refers to in May 11's Gibran quote, below? It can't be "people," but I suppose it could be one of "mystics," "poets," or "artists." However, I get the feeling that he was referring to some other group. Does anyone know the answer to this?
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An epoch will come when people disclaim kinship with us as we disclaim kinship with the monkeys.
-- Kahlil Gibran, mystic, poet, and artist (1883-1931)