Famous quote by Ziggy Marley

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

- Ziggy Marley

About this Quote

This quote by Ziggy Marley talks to the idea of flexibility and the importance of allowing creatures to live their lives as they were meant. The concept of having a family pet mouse and after that purchasing birds from a family pet shop to set them free speaks to the idea of valuing the beauty of nature and the liberty of living animals. It is a tip that we need to not take away the liberty of animals, but instead value them and their natural habitats. By setting the birds totally free, Ziggy Marley is showing his appreciation for the beauty of nature and the liberty of living animals. He is likewise showing that he understands the significance of enabling animals to live their lives as they were intended. This quote is a tip that we must all make the effort to value the beauty of nature and the liberty of living creatures.

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Jamaica Flag This quote is written / told by Ziggy Marley somewhere between October 17, 1968 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from Jamaica. The author also have 35 other quotes.

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