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Animal Quote by Marc Bekoff

“Compassion begets compassion, cruelty begets cruelty. What we give we…” quote by Marc Bekoff — Download Open image

“Compassion begets compassion, cruelty begets cruelty. What we give we will ultimately receive. Nonhumans help make us human. They teach us respect, compassion, and unconditional love. When we mistreat animals, we mistreat ourselves. When we destroy animal spirits and souls, we destroy our own spirits and souls.”

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