Alive Quote by Ronald Reagan
“If you don't know whether a body is alive or dead, you would never bury it. I think this consideration itself should be enough for all of us to insist on protecting the unborn.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Abortion, Ronald Reagan, 1981
The quote argues that uncertainty about a fetus's status justifies protecting it as if it were alive.
In simple terms: Uncertainty about life status demands protection.
Treat unborn as alive.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- medical ethics
- public policy
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of acting on uncertainty?
Does uncertainty always justify protection?