Good enough Quote by David Mitchell
““It was only a wasp,’ I say, ‘there are plenty more where they came from.’ This is not good enough for Tomomi: ‘There are plenty more humans where we come from, so does that make homicide okay?””
About This Quote
Source Book: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell, 2004
The quote challenges the moral equivalence of killing insects versus humans, questioning whether abundance justifies homicide.
In simple terms: Abundance doesn't make killing humans okay.
Key Takeaway
Consider the value of each life.
Themes
ethics
life value
morality
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- environmental activism
- legal debates
- philosophical discussions
Key Concepts
utilitarianism
speciesism
moral relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- Does scarcity affect moral judgment?
- How do we value different forms of life?
