If a man aspires towards a righteous life, his first act of abstinence is from injury to animals.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Living righteously starts with not harming animals.
- In plain terms
- To live well, stop hurting animals first.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid hurting animals as a moral starting point.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you draw the line on animal treatment?
- Does your lifestyle harm animals?
Another view
People often disagree on what counts as injury to animals.
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