Acknowledge Quote by Stephen Jay Gould

We are the only animals that tell stories to understand the world we live in.

— Salman Rushdie

We are the only animal that tells stories.

— John Landgraf

We are the storytelling animal.

— Salman Rushdie

Animals are not here for our entertainment.

— Sam Simon

“We are story animals. And we need to tell our stories in as direct, as unmediated, and as emotionally resonant a way as possible.”

— Stephen Apkon

Human beings cannot live without stories.

— Ann Douglas

When it's one animal, you really do have a tougher time because you've gotta commit to story structures that maybe are difficult to find…

— David Douglas

We’re built to deal with death, disease, failure, struggle, heartbreak, problems. It’s what separates us from the animals and why we envy and love…

— Marc Maron

We're one of the only animals in the world that don't really think of ourselves as animals, but we are animals, and we must…

— Richard Branson

“Every animal is a tradition, and together they are a vast part of our heritage as human beings. No animal completely lacks humanity, yet…

— Boria Sax

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

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