All animals, including humans, have a right to lives of dignity and respect, without forced intrusions.

Although other animals may be different from us, this does not make them LESS than us

Often, the greater our ignorance about something, the greater our resistance to change.

Make ethical choices in what we buy, do, and watch. In a consumer-driven society our individual choices, used collectively for the good of animals and nature, can change the world faster than laws.

Animals are not property or "things" but rather living organisms, subjects of a life, who are worthy of our compassion, respect, friendship, and support.

The plural of anecdote is not data.

Humans are a part of nature, not apart from nature.

Some people say they love animals and yet harm them nonetheless; I'm glad those people don't love me.

Without close and reciprocal relationships with other animal beings, we're alienated from the rich, diverse, and magnificent world in which we live.

These enthusiasts often like to hang signs that say "Gone Fishin'" or "Gone Huntin'". But what these slogans really mean is "Gone Killing.

It's bad biology to rob nonhuman animals of their emotional lives.

(...) and I tell you, Austin Ruthyn, if you won't look about and marry somebody, somebody may possibly marry you.

Imagination is a place where all the important answers live.

More of anything only makes us more of what we already are. If we are happy, it can bring more happiness. If we are depressed, it will make us more depressed.

Like a lot of people, for a long time I thought that the road to hell is paved with bad sequels.

Making you happy isn't making me happy.

If I'd married someone in show business, there'd be too much competition.

Like all those possessing a library, Aurelian was aware that he was guilty of not knowing his in its entirety.

This is a serious problem that will lead to a serious debate about the first amendment.

We closed the restaurant in New Orleans and brought the entire staff to San Francisco. But we had to go home.

Know the enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles you will never peril.