Animal Quote by Mohsin Hamid
““But you can always justify killing animals on the grounds that you want to eat them, or wear them, or that they smell bad, look funny, bother you, threaten you, and have the bad luck of being in your way. What about killing humans? Well aside from a few die-hard individualists on the fringe, the general consensus among people these days seems to be that eating and wearing other people is just not on. Wearing a suit which costs as much as a farmer will make in his lifetime is acceptable, but actually putting his eyeballs on a string and letting them dangle above tastefully exposed cleavage is bad form.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Reluctant Fundamentalist, 2015
People rationalize harming animals for consumption, yet find the idea of harming humans abhorrent, highlighting moral inconsistency.
In simple terms: We excuse animal harm but not human harm.
Key Takeaway
Question our moral double standards.
Themes
ethics
animal rights
humanity
Mood
reflective
provocative
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- dietary choices
- fashion industry
- legislation
- personal behavior
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- What justifies the difference in treatment?
- Can we extend compassion consistently?
A Different Perspective
Cultural norms may shift, making current standards fragile.
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