Aim Quote by Mark Twain
“I cannot see the short, white curls Upon the forehead of an Ox, But what I see them dripping with That poor thing's blood, and hear the ax; When I see calves and lambs, I see Them led to death; I see no bird Or rabbit cross the open field But what a sudden shot is heard; A shout that tells me men aim true, For death or wound, doth chill me through. W.H. Davies I have been studying the traits and dispositions of the "lower animals" (so called) and contrasting them with the traits and dispositions of man. I find the result humiliating to me.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Lower Animals, W.H. Davies, 1910
The speaker observes the brutal reality of animal slaughter, feeling horror at the violence inflicted upon innocent creatures.
In simple terms: Seeing animals killed makes the speaker feel horror.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and oppose cruelty.
Themes
violence
compassion
humanity
Mood
sad
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- farm work
- food consumption
- wildlife observation
- activism
Key Concepts
ethics
animal rights
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can reduce animal suffering?
- How does witnessing cruelty affect our values?
A Different Perspective
The vivid imagery may sensationalize suffering, potentially desensitizing readers.
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