Able Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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“Animal experimentation is the blackest of all the black crimes that a man is at present committing... We should be able to refuse to live if the price of living be the torture of sentient beings... I abhor [animal] experimentation with my whole soul. All the scientific discoveries stained with innocent blood I count as of no consequence... The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Mahatma Gandhi on Animal Rights, 1930s
Animal experimentation is condemned as a moral crime, arguing that a nation's greatness is measured by its treatment of sentient beings.
In simple terms: Animal testing is a moral failing; humane treatment shows true progress.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for cruelty‑free alternatives.
Themes
ethics
animal rights
science
morality
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research labs
- policy making
- consumer choices
- educational curricula
- activism
Key Concepts
utilitarianism
rights theory
bioethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we develop humane alternatives?
- What responsibilities do we have toward sentient beings?
A Different Perspective
Scientific progress can be achieved without harming animals.
