Able Quote by Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
“Researchers, with science as their authority, will be able to cut animals up, alive, into small pieces, drop them from a great height to see if they are shattered by the fall, or deprive them of sleep for sixteen days and nights continuously for the purposes of an iniquitous monograph. . . . Animal trust, undeserved faith, when at last will you turn away from us? Shall we never tire of deceiving, betraying, tormenting animals before they cease to trust us?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on animal experimentation, early 20th century literature
The passage critiques the cruelty of scientific experiments on animals, questioning humanity’s moral justification for causing suffering for knowledge.
In simple terms: Scientists harm animals, but we must question why.
Key Takeaway
Reconsider animal testing ethics.
Themes
animal rights
scientific ethics
humanity
exploitation
Mood
somber
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- laboratory research
- educational curricula
- policy debates
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
animal welfare
research methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to animal testing?
- Can we balance scientific advancement with compassion?
A Different Perspective
Scientific progress often outweighs animal welfare concerns.
