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“The most merciful thing a large family can do to one of its infant members is to kill it.” quote by Margaret Sanger
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“The most merciful thing a large family can do to one of its infant members is to kill it.”

Margaret Sanger

About This Quote

Source Speech: Birth Control Conference, 1920

In extreme poverty, a family may view ending an infant’s life as an act of mercy to prevent suffering.

In simple terms: Families sometimes see infant death as mercy in dire hardship.

Key Takeaway

Address poverty to protect vulnerable lives.

Themes

ethics poverty family

Mood

somber thoughtful

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • social work
  • public health initiatives
  • poverty alleviation

Key Concepts

compassion social policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives can prevent such tragedies?
  • How does society value infant life?
A Different Perspective

Moral dilemmas arise when survival is threatened.

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