Extinct Quote by A. Whitney Brown
“The very fact that the jaguar can become extinct while the Pekingese survives indicates to me that someone hasn't thought this thing through.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comedy Central Stand-Up, 1995
The quote highlights absurdities in how society values certain species over others, questioning our priorities.
In simple terms: We protect some animals for trivial reasons while ignoring others.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate how we value life.
Themes
animal rights
human bias
conservation
Mood
irritated
thoughtful
Type
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- environmental policy
- pet ownership
- wildlife protection
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
species hierarchy
ethical inconsistency
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we prioritize some species over others?
- What can change our perception of animal value?
A Different Perspective
It oversimplifies complex ecological and cultural factors.
![“He [directo Park] gave me a sculpture, a jaguar. It is the animal, obviously, and it is in my bedroom at my parents' place at the moment. But I am just about to move into my own place and I shall put it somewhere there. I shall make sure it has good lighting. This will be my first place of my own…” quote by Mia Wasikowska](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/56a/mia-wasikowska-3972_animal_he-directo-park-gave-me-a-sculpture-a-ja_552106.jpg)
![“In ten years [i.e., 1980] all important animal life in the sea will be extinct. Large areas of coastline will have to be evacuated because of the stench of dead fish.” quote by Paul R. Ehrlich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/552/paul-r-ehrlich-13046_animal_in-ten-years-i-e-1980-all-important-anim_180543.jpg)
