And seriously, if we as a society can’t even bother to…
““And seriously, if we as a society can’t even bother to treat a simple, unassuming, stunningly gentle and demonstrably sentient creature like a cow or a deer with a modicum of decency, how the f*ck do we ever expect to be able treat each other–infinitely more complex, wildly divergent and often exasperating individual human beings– with anything even remotely resembling civility? It just ain’t gonna happen.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
If we mistreat simple sentient beings, we cannot expect civility toward complex humans.
In simple terms: Mistreat animals, fail at human civility.
Key Takeaway
Practice kindness to all beings.
Themes
ethics
animal rights
society
civilization
compassion
Mood
angry
determined
Type
political
social
activist:Animal:1
Decency:1
Like Cow:0
Society Bother:0
Resembling Civility:0
Seriously Society:0
When to use this quote
- animal welfare activism
- education
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
environmental ethics
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How does animal treatment reflect human values?
- What steps can improve societal decency?
A Different Perspective
May assume a direct moral hierarchy.