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“The person who kills for fun is announcing that, could he get away with it, he'd kill you for fun. Your...life may be of no consequence to anyone else but is invaluable to you because it's the only one you've got. Exactly the same is true of each individual deer, hare, rabbit, fox, fish, pheasant…” quote by Brigid Brophy
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“The person who kills for fun is announcing that, could he get away with it, he'd kill you for fun. Your...life may be of no consequence to anyone else but is invaluable to you because it's the only one you've got. Exactly the same is true of each individual deer, hare, rabbit, fox, fish, pheasant and butterfly. Humans should enjoy their own lives, not taking others'.”

Brigid Brophy

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

All life is valuable; killing for sport disregards intrinsic worth of beings.

In simple terms: Every life matters.

Key Takeaway

Respect all living beings, avoid needless harm.

Themes

ethics animal rights value of life

Mood

reflective advocacy

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • dietary choices
  • conservation
  • legislation
  • personal lifestyle

Key Concepts

intrinsic worth moral responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities do humans have toward other species?
  • How can society shift attitudes toward non‑human life?
A Different Perspective

Cultural norms may conflict with animal rights.

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