Animal Quote by Maimonides
“There is no difference between the worry of a human mother and an animal mother for their offspring. A mother's love does not derive from the intellect but from the emotions, in animals just as in humans.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Guide for the Perplexed, 1190
Maternal love is driven by emotion, not intellect, shared by humans and animals alike.
In simple terms: Maternal love is emotional, not logical.
Key Takeaway
Recognize emotional bonds across species.
Themes
parenthood
empathy
biology
Mood
thoughtful
compassionate
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- animal welfare
- psychology
- ethics
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do emotions shape caregiving?
- What ethical implications arise from this view?
A Different Perspective
Human-animal emotional differences can be oversimplified.
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