Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

Ethically they had arrived at the conclusion that man's supremacy over lower animals meant not that the former should prey upon the latter, but that the higher should protect the lower, and that there should be mutual aid between the two as between man and man. They had also brought out the truth that man eats not for enjoyment but to live.

Ethically they had arrived at the conclusion that man's supr

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This quote highlights an ethical perspective on man's relationship with animals. It suggests that human superiority over animals does not justify preying upon them, but rather entails the responsibility to protect and provide mutual aid. Additionally, the quote emphasizes the idea that the purpose of eating is not solely for enjoyment, but rather for sustenance and survival.

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