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“It's killing for fun or profit I can't stand. There's a difference between an Eskimo killing a seal for survival and some dumb broad strolling down Fifth Avenue in a leopard coat.” quote by Amanda Blake
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“It's killing for fun or profit I can't stand. There's a difference between an Eskimo killing a seal for survival and some dumb broad strolling down Fifth Avenue in a leopard coat.”

Amanda Blake

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview, date unknown

The quote condemns killing animals for sport or profit, contrasting it with necessary survival killing and highlighting moral inconsistency.

In simple terms: Killing for fun is wrong, unlike survival killing.

Key Takeaway

Avoid harming animals for entertainment.

Themes

ethics animal rights humanity

Mood

indignant critical

Type

ethical social commentary

When to use this quote

  • fashion shows
  • hunting trips
  • wildlife tourism
  • animal testing

Key Concepts

moral philosophy cultural critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is killing for profit ever justified?
  • How do we define necessary versus gratuitous killing?
A Different Perspective

Some argue cultural practices justify such killings.

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