Ye may kill for yourselves, and your mates, and your cubs…
“Ye may kill for yourselves, and your mates, and your cubs as they need, and ye can; But kill not for pleasure of killing, and seven times never kill Man!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He condemns killing for sport, urging restraint to protect humanity.
In simple terms: Kill only when necessary, not for pleasure.
Respect life and limit violence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- hunting
- war
- self‑defense
- environmental conservation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is killing justified?
- How do we define “necessary” killing?
Human survival may still involve lethal conflict.