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“The person who kills for fun is announcing that, could he get away with it, he'd kill you for fun. Your...life may be of no consequence to anyone else but is invaluable to you because it's the only one you've got. Exactly the same is true of each individual deer, hare, rabbit, fox, fish, pheasant and butterfly. Humans should enjoy their own lives, not taking others'.”

Quote by Brigid Brophy

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Brigid Brophy was an English novelist known for her distinctive literary style and profound social insight. Her works often explored issues of gender, class, and morality, characterized by her delicate psychological portrayals and satirical techniques. more

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