Skip to content

Er, excuse me,' said the man as Nanny Ogg turned away…

“Er, excuse me,' said the man as Nanny Ogg turned away, 'but what is that on your shoulders?' 'It's. . . a fur collar,' said Nanny. 'Excuse me, but I just saw it flick its tail.' 'Yes. I happen to believe in beauty without cruelty.” quote by Terry Pratchett
Download Open image
““Er, excuse me,' said the man as Nanny Ogg turned away, 'but what is that on your shoulders?' 'It's. . . a fur collar,' said Nanny. 'Excuse me, but I just saw it flick its tail.' 'Yes. I happen to believe in beauty without cruelty.””

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

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

Beauty can be appreciated without harming animals, suggesting ethical aesthetics that separate cruelty from allure.

In simple terms: Beauty without cruelty is possible.

Key Takeaway

Choose ethical alternatives in fashion.

Themes

ethics beauty animal rights

Mood

thought‑provoking ethical

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • shopping for clothing
  • design discussions
  • animal welfare campaigns

Key Concepts

aesthetics moral philosophy consumer choices

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can true beauty exist without any animal use?
  • How do we balance style and ethics?
A Different Perspective

Convenient cruelty‑free options may be limited.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Terry Pratchett

Explore all 3,328 Terry Pratchett quotes

More Cats quotes

Browse all 3,253 Cats quotes