Physiological experiment on animals is justifiable for real investigation, but not for mere damnable and detestable curiosity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Animal experimentation is justified for science but not for curiosity.
- In plain terms
- Test on animals only for real research, not just to learn.
- What can you take from it?
- Science justifies testing; curiosity does not.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is animal testing okay?
- Is curiosity enough reason?
Another view
Curiosity often drives scientific breakthroughs.
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