The quote highlights that animals and other living species possess inherent rights, just as humans do. It questions whether our modern, materialistic society, with its focus on technology and progress, truly respects the natural world, which is fundamental to our existence.
It calls for reflection on whether we show enough reverence and respect for life in nature, and whether we recognize the moral obligation to allow wilderness and non-human species to coexist and thrive, despite human dominance and development.