The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A nation's moral character is reflected in its treatment of animals.
- In plain terms
- You can judge a country's morality by how it treats animals.
- What can you take from it?
- Judge morality by treatment of animals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your society treat animals?
- What does care for animals say about us?
Another view
Human welfare often competes with animal welfare in policy.
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