Animal Quote by Rita Mae Brown
““As Herb sliced his small partridge stuffed with wild rice, the fresh vegetables artfully arranged on his plate by the cook, the conversation flowed. Lucy Fur, standing on her hind legs on the floor, raised a paw, placing it on Herb’s thigh. He cut a small piece of partridge for her, put it on a bread plate, and bent over. No one said a word, since everyone there would have done the same thing. The springer spaniel rejoined them upon hearing the plate scrape the floor. These were animal people. The differences among them were differences of income, age, gender, and the mysteries of personality. But when it came to animals, they were as one. Every single one of them, even Tazio, new to animal ownership, cherished a deep respect for all life.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown, 1973
The passage shows that shared respect for animals unites diverse people, transcending social differences.
In simple terms: Respect for animals brings people together despite differences.
Key Takeaway
Value all life, treat animals with respect.
Themes
unity
respect
animal welfare
social diversity
Mood
warm
reflective
hopeful
Type
narrative
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family dinner
- pet ownership
- community gatherings
- teaching children about respect
Key Concepts
empathy
speciesism
human-animal bond
Questions to Reflect On
- How does caring for animals change your view of others?
- Can shared animal care bridge social gaps?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue human social issues are more pressing than animal welfare.
