Animal Quote by Maimonides
“You will see the mercy of God toward His creatures, how He has provided that which is required, in proper proportions, and treated all individual beings of the same species with perfect equality. ...for it is an act of great and perfect goodness that He gave us existence; and the creation of the controlling faculty in animals is a proof of His mercy towards them, as has been shown by us.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Guide for the Perplexed, Maimonides, 1190
God provides each creature with what it needs, proportionally and equally, showing divine mercy through existence and rational capacity.
In simple terms: God gives needed, equal provisions, showing mercy.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and appreciate the balance in nature.
Themes
divine mercy
equality
provision
Mood
thoughtful
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- environmental stewardship
- medical ethics
- education on policy making
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
natural law
Questions to Reflect On
- What does equality mean in practice?
- How do we honor the gift of rationality?
A Different Perspective
Human interpretation of "equal" can be subjective and contested.
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