The great philosopher, Dante, (1265-1321) said “There is a special place in hell for those who mistreat animals.”
“Mankind has enslaved the rest of animal creation, so much so, that if animals were able to formulate a religion the animal kingdom would likely depict the Devil in human form.” (W. Ralph Inge 1860-1954)
“Atrocities are no less atrocities when they occur in profit-making animal research labs under the guise of medical research. Vivisection, which is grotesque and questionable animal experimentation, is a social evil because if it advances human knowledge, it does so at the expense of human character.” (George Bernard Shaw 1856-1950)
“I have from an early age disliked the use of meat and the time will come when men such as I will look upon the murder of animals as they now look upon the murder of men.” (Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519)
“A nation’s greatness and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” (Gandhi 1869-1948)
“I am not interested to know whether vivisection produces results that are profitable to humans or does not produce results. The pain which it inflicts upon unconsenting animals is the basis of my dislike toward it which is sufficient justification for dislike without looking any further.” (Mark Twain 1835-1910)
“Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.” (Albert Schweitzer 1875-1965)