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Children Quote by Percy Grainger

“All my life, I have been sickened by everything connected with meat-, fish-, and poultry eating. As a child, I saw apparently nice, kind people wring the necks of fowls, and I thought it foul; and I wondered if I could ever exert any influence to help bring such unworthiness to an end.” quote by Percy Grainger
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“All my life, I have been sickened by everything connected with meat-, fish-, and poultry eating. As a child, I saw apparently nice, kind people wring the necks of fowls, and I thought it foul; and I wondered if I could ever exert any influence to help bring such unworthiness to an end.”

Percy Grainger

About This Quote

The speaker is deeply disturbed by animal cruelty and feels powerless to stop it.

In simple terms: Animal cruelty feels terrible and overwhelming.

Key Takeaway

Seek ways to reduce personal involvement in animal harm.

Themes

ethics animal rights compassion

Mood

thoughtful determined

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • dietary choices
  • advocacy
  • education
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

moral distress activism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small steps can you take toward a cruelty‑free lifestyle?
  • How can you influence others without alienating them?
A Different Perspective

Changing habits can be socially and culturally challenging.

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