Animals Quote by Anne Brontë
““I am sorry, Miss Grey, you should think it necessary to interfere with Master Bloomfield's amusements; he was very much distressed about you destroying the birds.' 'When Master Bloomfield's amusements consist in injuring sentient creatures,' I answered, 'I think it my duty to interfere.' 'You seemed to have forgotten,' said she, calmly, 'that the creatures were all created for our convenience.' I thought that doctrine admitted some doubt, but merely replied - 'If they were, we have no right to torment them for our amusement.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, 1848
Moral duty overrides convenience when harming sentient beings; cruelty is unjustified.
In simple terms: Do the right thing, even if inconvenient.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize compassion over convenience.
Themes
ethics
animal rights
responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
ethical
activist
When to use this quote
- activism
- daily choices
- policy debates
Key Concepts
moral duty
sentient beings
intervention
Questions to Reflect On
- What everyday actions harm sentient beings?
- How can you balance convenience with compassion?
A Different Perspective
Convenience often masks ethical lapses; societal norms can conflict with compassion.
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![“By his [God's] help I will arise and address myself diligently to my appointed duty. If happiness in this world is not for me, I will endeavor to promote the welfare of those around me, and my reward shall be hereafter.” quote by Anne Brontë](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8a2/anne-bronte-1444_afterlife_by-his-god-s-help-i-will-arise-and-addre_76821.jpg)
