"When I was twelve, I went hunting with my father and we shot a bird. He was laying there and something struck me. Why do we call this fun to kill this creature who was as happy as I was when I woke up this morning"
- Marv Levy
About this Quote
This quote by Marv Levy talks to the idea of questioning the morality of hunting. At the age of twelve, Levy went hunting with his daddy and shot a bird. When he saw the bird laying there, he was struck by the idea of why they were calling this activity enjoyable. He was questioning why it was thought about enjoyable to take the life of an animal who was just as happy as he was when he awakened that early morning. This quote speaks to the concept of questioning the morality of searching and the idea of taking the life of another animal for enjoyment. It also speaks to the concept of appreciating the life of all creatures, regardless of their size or types. Levy's quote is a pointer to consider the repercussions of our actions and to consider the life of all animals.
This quote is written / told by Marv Levy somewhere between August 3, 1925 and today. He/she was a famous Coach from USA.
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