2005年：贝索斯致股东信《尽管是数字在发挥作用，但决策因素还是“判断”》
The more we learn of the true nature of non-human animals, especially those with complex brains and corresponding complex social behaviour, the more ethical concerns are raised regarding their use in the service of man—whether this be in entertainment, as ‘pets,’ for food, in research laboratories or any of the other uses to which we subject them.
所有人都存在危险。自由政府的唯一准则应该是不要信任任何拥有权力的人，以免危及公共自由。