Abortion Quote by Frederica Mathewes-Green
“No woman wants an abortion as she wants an ice cream cone or a Porsche. She wants an abortion as an animal caught in a trap wants to gnaw off its own leg.”
About This Quote
The quote likens a woman's decision to have an abortion to an animal's instinctual act of self‑preservation, emphasizing that it is driven by necessity, not desire.
In simple terms: Abortion as a survival instinct.
Key Takeaway
It's a painful, necessary choice.
Themes
autonomy
survival
ethics
bodily integrity
pain
Mood
somber
determined
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- medical crisis
- unplanned pregnancy
- risk to health
- legal restriction
Key Concepts
choice
self‑preservation
Practical Applications
- policy debate
- counseling
Questions to Reflect On
- How does framing abortion as survival affect public opinion?
- What ethical weight does necessity carry in moral judgments?
