“Religion is the masterpiece of the art of animal training, for it trains people as to how they shall think. ”

“Ordinary people merely think how they shall 'spend' their time; a man of talent tries to 'use' it.”

“Men are the devils of the earth, and the animals are the tormented souls.- On Religion”

“Compassion for animals is intimately associated with goodness of character, and it may be confidently asserted that he who is cruel to animals cannot be a good man.”

“One simple test of the claim that the pleasure in the world outweighs the pain…is to compare the feelings of an animal that is devouring another with those of the animal being devoured.”

“Animals hear about death for the first time when they die.”

“Treat a work of art like a prince: let it speak to you first.”