Acts of violence Quote by Savitri Devi
“A 'civilization' that makes such a ridiculous fuss about alleged 'war crimes' - acts of violence against the actual or potential enemies of one's cause - and tolerates slaughterhouses and vivisection laboratories, and circuses and the fur industry (infliction of pain upon creatures that can never be for or against any cause), does not deserve to live.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Ethics of Civilization, Savitri Devi, 1930
The quote argues that a civilization that condemns war crimes yet tolerates animal cruelty lacks moral consistency and therefore should not survive.
In simple terms: A society that condemns human cruelty but allows animal suffering is hypocritical.
Key Takeaway
Align moral standards across all sentient beings.
Themes
ethics
hypocrisy
animal rights
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- activism
- public discourse
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
environmental ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a society truly eliminate all cruelty?
- What are practical steps toward consistent ethics?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overlook cultural and economic complexities of ending all forms of cruelty.
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