Animal Quote by Brigid Brophy
“The fact that there are bigger injustices and wrongs doesn't make it right to sacrifice an innocent monkey. It doesn't alter the case at all.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Moral Significance of Animals, 1971
Even great injustices don’t justify harming an innocent creature; each act stands on its own moral weight.
In simple terms: Wrongdoing isn’t excused by larger wrongs.
Key Takeaway
Consider each action’s ethical impact individually.
Themes
ethics
animal rights
justice
moral consistency
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy making
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
deontological ethics
consequentialism
rights theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ever permissible to sacrifice one for many?
- How do we weigh different forms of injustice?
A Different Perspective
Balancing competing harms can be complex.
