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Animal Quote by Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding

“Even should it be conclusively proved that human beings benefit directly from the suffering of animals, its infliction would nevertheless be unethical and wrong.” quote by Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding
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“Even should it be conclusively proved that human beings benefit directly from the suffering of animals, its infliction would nevertheless be unethical and wrong.”

Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding

About This Quote

Source Speech: Ethical debate on animal suffering, 1945

Even if animal suffering benefits humans, it remains morally wrong.

In simple terms: Benefiting from suffering is unethical.

Key Takeaway

Reject practices that cause animal harm.

Themes

ethics animal rights humanity

Mood

thoughtful concerned

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • research labs
  • food industry
  • entertainment
  • fashion

Key Concepts

moral philosophy utilitarianism speciesism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can human progress be achieved without harming animals?
  • What alternatives exist to animal exploitation?
A Different Perspective

Economic gains often justify cruelty.

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