“..the most dangerous animal in a zoo is Man.”
― Life of Pi
― Life of Pi
“Kinship with all creatures of the earth, sky, and water was a real and active principle. In the animal and bird world there existed a brotherly feeling that kept us safe among them... The animals had rights - the right of man's protection, the right to live, the right to multiply, the right to freedom, and the right to man's indebtedness. This concept of life and its relations filled us with the joy and mystery of living; it gave us reverence for all life; it made a place for all things in the scheme of existence with equal importance to all.”
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“Many of our most serious conflicts are conflicts within ourselves. Those who suppose their judgements are always consistent are unreflective or dogmatic.”
― Justice as Fairness: A Restatement
― Justice as Fairness: A Restatement
“«…you’re too old not to have had, how shall I say, certain experiences. You’ve had bad internet dates. You’ve had people be creeps to you. You’ve seen what you’ve seen; you’ve felt what you’ve felt. Ideology is for people who don’t trust their own experiences and perceptions of the world»
«I feel like I am going mad»
«Madness is actually quite rare in individuals. It’s groups of people who go mad. Countries, cults ... religions»”
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«I feel like I am going mad»
«Madness is actually quite rare in individuals. It’s groups of people who go mad. Countries, cults ... religions»”
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