Butterfly and cockroach

 Read the mystic’s post and I thought why not create another post about it on my blog here thank you Mystic for the idea 

The quote "If you crush a cockroach, you're a hero. If you kill a butterfly, you're a villain" is often attributed to the French writer **Jean-Paul Sartre*

Cockroaches are generally seen as pests, associated with filth and disease. Killing one is often viewed as a positive act of pest control. Butterflies, on the other hand, are perceived as beautiful and delicate creatures, often symbolizing transformation and freedom. Harming them elicits a negative emotional response.

The quote highlights how morality is subjective and can be influenced by societal values, aesthetics, and emotional responses. What is considered heroic or villainous is not always about the act itself but how society perceives the act and the beings involved.

The cockroach and the butterfly serve as symbols for the broader concept that some actions are judged differently based on the context and the entities involved, not solely on the nature of the action.

This thought-provoking quote encourages reflection on how our judgments are shaped and reminds us that the value we assign to different beings can deeply influence our perceptions.