Cruelty Quote by Michel de Montaigne
“Amongst all other vices there is none I hate more than cruelty, both by nature and judgment, as the extremest of all vices.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Essays, Book I, 1580
The writer condemns cruelty as the worst vice, both natural and judged.
In simple terms: Cruelty is the most despised vice.
Key Takeaway
Avoid cruelty in thought and action.
Themes
ethics
humanity
vice
empathy
Mood
serious
concerned
Type
moral
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- education
- community building
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social criticism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions constitute cruelty today?
- How can societies reduce cruelty?
A Different Perspective
Defining cruelty can be subjective.
