“Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened.”
Anatole France
“If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans”
James Herriot
“I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.”
Jean Cocteau
“Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.”
Alfred A. Montapert
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”
Josh Billings
“I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am a vegetarian because I hate plants.”
A. Whitney Brown
“Man, when perfected, is the best of animals, but when separated from law and justice, he is the worst of all.”
Aristotle