Quote by Ziggy Marley

I used to have this little mouse. I buy birds from the pet store and I let them go.

I used to have this little mouse. I buy birds from the pet s

Summary

This quote implies that the person used to keep a pet mouse, but would also purchase birds and release them into the wild. The speaker could be suggesting that they enjoy witnessing the freedom of the birds, or they might be expressing a disdain for confining animals as pets. It is a concise statement that highlights the contrast between owning an enclosed pet and setting others free.

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By Ziggy Marley

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