Choice Quote by Francine du Plessix Gray
“The choice between starving and being eaten is an exotic one.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New Yorker, 1975
Choosing between starvation and being eaten highlights extreme survival dilemmas and moral ambiguity.
In simple terms: Extreme choices force impossible decisions.
Consider ethical limits in survival.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- war
- disaster
- prison
- extreme sports
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you prioritize: life or dignity?
- Can morality survive extreme scarcity?
Survival scenarios often ignore nuanced ethics.