Animal Quote by Charles Darwin
“You ask about my opinion on vivisection. I quite agree that it is justifiable for real investigations on physiology; but not for mere damnable and detestable curiosity.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence, 1865
Vivisection can be ethically justified for essential physiological research, but not for mere curiosity.
In simple terms: Research is okay, curiosity alone is not.
Limit experiments to necessary scientific goals.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- medical research
- animal testing
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does curiosity become exploitation?
- How can we ensure ethical oversight?
Curiosity can drive harmful practices if unchecked.