Accepting Quote by Gregory Maguire

Animals are born who they are, accept it, and that is that. They live with greater peace than people do.

— Gregory Maguire

“Though reason must guide us in laying down standards and laws regarding animals, and in examining the arguments of those who reject such standards,…

— Matthew Scully

Animals don't think in terms of victims and villains, or good and bad, or evil, or shame.

— Justin Torres

Animals have a very clear spirit, and they are so open to the world around them that they can easily be mistreated.

— James Tupper

Every animal has his or her story, his or her thoughts, daydreams, and interests. All feel joy and love, pain and fear, as we…

— Ingrid Newkirk

Because animals seem to dwell in the present moment, because their own presence is so instinctive, their attention so unwavering, the offer us a…

— Brenda Peterson

Animals have this way of constantly confronting us with ultimate questions - about truth and falsehood, guilt and innocence, God and sanctity and the…

— Matthew Scully

Maybe it’s animalness that will make the world right again: the wisdom of elephants, the enthusiasm of canines, the grace of snakes, the mildness…

— Carol Emshwiller

Even animals who sometimes seem unlovable to humans, have also feelings. They can suffer just as we do.

— Sabrina Le Beauf

People are being forced to confront the realities. At the same time, we have an ever-growing understanding of the intelligence and emotional capacities of…

— Wayne Pacelle

We are beginning to learn that each animal has a life and a place and a role in this world. If we place compassion…

— Jane Goodall

Animals, like us, are living souls. They are not things. They are not objects. Neither are they human. Yet they mourn. They love. They…

— Anonymous