Labor and trouble one can always get through alone, but it takes two to be glad.
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It is inexcusable for scientists to torture animals; let them make their experiments on journalists and politicians.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote criticizes the unethical treatment of animals in scientific research by suggesting that humans, particularly journalists and politicians, should be the subjects instead.
Henrik Ibsen's quote reflects a strong moral stance against the suffering of animals used in scientific experiments. It satirically proposes that if experimentation must occur, it should be directed towards those who hold power and shape public discourse, rather than innocent creatures. This highlights the ethical dilemmas in science and questions the justification of animal testing, urging society to reconsider the moral implications of such practices.
Themes
Animal RightsEthicsScienceExperimentationMorality
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on ethics in science, this quote can provoke discussion on animal testing.
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