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Peter Singer Quotes: If we're going to live an ethical life, it's not enough just to follow the thou-shalt-nots. … If we have enough, we have to share some of that with people who have so little.
         

If we're going to live an ethical life, it's not enough just to follow the thou-shalt-nots. … If we have enough, we have to share some of that with people who have so little.


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Dolphins are social mammals, capable of enjoying their lives. They form close bonds with other members of their group.



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