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”
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.
Practice compassion universally.
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When to use this quote
- activism
- policy making
- personal conduct
- education programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies enforce humane treatment?
- What personal steps foster compassion?
Compassion can be challenging in practice.