My last words? 'Life is no way to treat an animal, not even a mouse.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life should be treated with compassion even for the smallest creatures.
- In plain terms
- Do not mistreat animals, even small ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Show kindness to all living beings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should we treat animals?
- What gives life value?
Another view
Different cultures have different views on animal treatment.
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