Animal cruelty Quote by William Blake
““A Robin Redbreast in a Cage Puts all Heaven in a Rage. A dove house fill’d with doves and pigeons Shudders Hell thro’ all its regions. A Dog starv’d at his Master’s Gate Predicts the ruin of the State. A Horse misus’d upon the Road Calls to Heaven for Human blood. Each outcry of the hunted Hare A fiber from the Brain does tear.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Songs of Innocence and of Experience, 1794
The poem condemns cruelty to animals, suggesting that harming any creature reflects moral decay that can upset the natural order and society.
In simple terms: Hurting animals shows moral corruption.
Key Takeaway
Treat all beings with compassion.
Themes
ethics
animal rights
environment
society
morality
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
poetic
ethical
When to use this quote
- animal welfare activism
- environmental policy
- personal lifestyle choices
Key Concepts
compassion
interconnectedness
consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mistreating animals affect our humanity?
- What responsibilities do we have toward all living beings?
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