We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.
I care not for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it.
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.
The greatness of any nation can be judged by how it treats its weakest member.
The smallest feline is a masterpiece.
Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.
The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.
The greatness of art is not to find what is common but what is unique.
I am in favor of animal rights as well as human rights. That is the way of a whole human being.
The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.
The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but 'Can they suffer?'
If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.
The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.