Strange & Unusual Sayings

8,872 sayings found from the Contemporary era

We have a moral obligation to prevent suffering, wherever it occurs, as long as we can do so without comparable sacrifice.

— Peter Singer 1979
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We have a moral obligation to prevent suffering, wherever it occurs, as long as we can do so without comparable sacrifice.

— Peter Singer 1979
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The idea of human exceptionalism is a dangerous delusion.

— Peter Singer 2017
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The idea of human exceptionalism is a dangerous delusion.

— Peter Singer 2017
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Our ethical decisions should be guided by reason and a concern for the well-being of all sentient beings.

— Peter Singer 1979
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Our ethical decisions should be guided by reason and a concern for the well-being of all sentient beings.

— Peter Singer 1979
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If we want to live ethically, we need to question our ingrained assumptions and biases.

— Peter Singer 2014
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If we want to live ethically, we need to question our ingrained assumptions and biases.

— Peter Singer 2014
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The moral arc of the universe bends towards justice, but only if we actively bend it.

— Peter Singer 2016
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The moral arc of the universe bends towards justice, but only if we actively bend it.

— Peter Singer 2016
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We have a responsibility to future generations to protect the planet and its inhabitants.

— Peter Singer 2009
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We have a responsibility to future generations to protect the planet and its inhabitants.

— Peter Singer 2009
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Being an effective altruist is not about being a saint; it's about making a real difference.

— Peter Singer 2015
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Being an effective altruist is not about being a saint; it's about making a real difference.

— Peter Singer 2015
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The greatest good for the greatest number should be our guiding principle.

— Peter Singer 1979
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The greatest good for the greatest number should be our guiding principle.

— Peter Singer 1979
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We should be willing to challenge deeply held beliefs if they are not supported by reason and evidence.

— Peter Singer 2010
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We should be willing to challenge deeply held beliefs if they are not supported by reason and evidence.

— Peter Singer 2010
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The expansion of our moral circle is a sign of moral progress.

— Peter Singer 1981
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The expansion of our moral circle is a sign of moral progress.

— Peter Singer 1981
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