Animal Quote by Gary L. Francione
“There is no moral distinction between fur and other materials made from animals, such as leather, which also is the result of the suffering and death of sentient beings.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Animals, Ethics and the Law, Gary L. Francione, 2008
All animal-derived products, including fur and leather, stem from the same suffering of sentient beings, making no moral difference between them.
In simple terms: Fur and leather are equally unethical.
Key Takeaway
Reject all animal-derived goods.
Themes
animal rights
ethics
vegetarianism
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
ethical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- fashion choices
- consumer habits
- legislation
- activism
Key Concepts
sentience
suffering
moral equivalence
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you justify using one animal product but not another?
- What alternatives exist for fur and leather?
A Different Perspective
Some argue cultural traditions justify use;
