Animal Quote by Romain Rolland
“To a man whose mind is free there is something even more intolerable in the sufferings of animals than in the sufferings of man. For with the latter it is at least admitted that suffering is evil and that the man who causes it is a criminal. But thousands of animals are uselessly butchered every day without a shadow of remorse. If any man were to refer to it, he would be thought ridiculous. And that is the unpardonable crime.”
About This Quote
A free mind finds animal suffering more intolerable because it lacks the moral acknowledgment given to human suffering.
In simple terms: Free mind sees animal suffering as worse.
Advocate for animal rights.
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When to use this quote
- activism
- dietary choices
- legislation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is animal suffering often ignored?
- How can we align moral standards?
Moral judgments can be inconsistent.