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Animal Quote by Thomas Paine

“The moral duty of man consists of imitating the moral goodness and beneficence of God, manifested in the creation towards all his creatures. Everything of persecution and revenge between man and man, and everything of cruelty to animals is a violation of moral duty” quote by Thomas Paine
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“The moral duty of man consists of imitating the moral goodness and beneficence of God, manifested in the creation towards all his creatures. Everything of persecution and revenge between man and man, and everything of cruelty to animals is a violation of moral duty”

Thomas Paine

About This Quote

Source Book: The Age of Reason, Thomas Paine, 1794

Moral duty involves emulating divine goodness toward all creatures; any cruelty, persecution, or revenge violates this duty.

In simple terms: Being kind to all beings is a moral duty; cruelty breaks it.

Key Takeaway

Practice compassion universally.

Themes

ethics spirituality animal rights human rights violence

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • policy making
  • personal conduct
  • education programs

Key Concepts

benevolence moral law stewardship

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies enforce humane treatment?
  • What personal steps foster compassion?
A Different Perspective

Compassion can be challenging in practice.

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