Quote by Claire McClennan

But for the use of physical punishment by, and fear of their oppressors, animals would never be a part of a circus.

— Richard Pryor

When children see animals in a circus, they learn that animals exist for our amusement. Quite apart from the cruelty involved in training and…

— Peter Singer

Attempts to defend amusement parks and circuses on the grounds that they 'educate' people about animals should not be taken seriously. Such enterprises are…

— Peter Singer

I'd like to see animals removed from the entertainment business. Chimpanzees and apes won't perform unless you beat them. Circuses keep elephants in chains…

— Bob Barker

Circus with animal shows should be forbidden, there are enough other thrilling options.

— Bill Kaulitz

Not all circus animals are unhappy.

— Princess Stephanie of Monaco

“Life is a great big beautiful three-ring circus. There are those on the floor making their lives among the heads of lions and hoops…

— Christopher Hawke

“The world isn't only meant for humans to enjoy it, it has also a duty to give animals rights and freedom.”

— Lilly Granger

Animals are the traditional circus. It's what people remember from their childhood.

— Princess Stephanie of Monaco

“We don’t need occasions to enjoy…. We can steal moments of enjoyment even when we are posed with extreme challenges on life…..”

— Arun Prabhu- aradhya

You ask people, 'What is the circus?' They'll say, 'Animals, clowns and acrobats!' That's what people want. If you say you don't have animals,…

— Princess Stephanie of Monaco

“I have a hatred of the taming of animals, especially large ones that are so contented in the wild. I abominate circus acts that…

— Paul Theroux