Abhorrent Quote by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
“The time is approaching when we shall consider it abhorrent to our civilization to allow a human being to die in prolonged agony which we should mercifully end in any other creature.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Yellow Wallpaper” Preface, 1892
Society should not tolerate prolonged human suffering; ending pain mercifully is a moral duty.
In simple terms: We must end unnecessary suffering.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for humane end‑of‑life choices.
Themes
ethics
humanity
compassion
medicine
rights
Mood
thoughtful
urgent
empathetic
Type
ethical
advocacy
philosophical
When to use this quote
- hospital care
- palliative care policy
- legal debates on assisted dying
- family decisions on end‑of‑life
Key Concepts
bioethics
human rights
pain management
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards ensure compassionate decisions?
- How do we balance individual autonomy with societal values?
A Different Perspective
Cultural and religious opposition may resist such measures.
