Animal Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“He who sees cruelty and does nothing about it is himself cruel.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863
Witnessing suffering without intervening makes one complicit in that suffering.
In simple terms: Doing nothing to cruelty makes you cruel.
Key Takeaway
Act against injustice.
Themes
ethics
responsibility
humanity
Mood
serious
urgent
Type
moral
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community response
- policy making
- personal choices
Key Concepts
moral duty
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do you have when you see injustice?
- When is in action justified?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex situations where action is risky.
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