He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.

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"Rules for happiness: something to do, someone to love, something to hope for."

- Immanuel Kant

Love

"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."

- Immanuel Kant

Belief

"Sapere aude! Dare to know!"

- Immanuel Kant

Boldness

"Metaphysics is a dark ocean without shores or lighthouse, strewn with many a philosophic wreck."

- Immanuel Kant

Philosophy

"Freedom is independence of the compulsory will of another, and in so far as it tends to exist with the freedom of all according to a universal law, it is the one sole original inborn right belonging to every man in virtue of his humanity."

- Immanuel Kant

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"What virtue is there in a man who demonstrates goodness because he has been bred to it? It is his habit from youth. But a man who has known unkindness and want, for him to be kind and charitable to those who have been the cause of his misfortunes, that is a virtuous man."

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"Whether a human being is good or bad, right or wrong, can only be determined based on circumstances."

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"Always let your conscience be your guide."

- Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio

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"To the factory farmer, in contrast to the traditional farmer with his sense of honor and obligation, the animals are 'production units,' and accorded all the sympathy that term suggests."

- Matthew Scully

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"When music is allowed to take the place of devotion and prayer, it is a terrible curse. Young people assemble together to sing, and, although professed Christians, frequently dishonor God and their faith by their frivolous conversation and their choice of music."

- Ellen G. White

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