Animal Quote by Richard M. Weiner
“If I had a dog, I'd train him to kill on command. And the command I'd use would be, "Is he friendly?"”
About This Quote
Source Short story: Unnamed, 2000s
The speaker would train a dog to kill on command, but the command would be “Is he friendly?” highlighting paradoxical loyalty.
In simple terms: Train a dog to kill, yet ask if friendly.
Key Takeaway
Question loyalty and aggression.
Themes
paradox
loyalty
violence
Mood
provocative
dark
Type
philosophical
satirical
When to use this quote
- military training
- animal rights debates
Key Concepts
ethics of training
human-animal bond
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can loyalty coexist with violence?
- What does “friendly” imply here?
A Different Perspective
Ethical concerns about animal use.
