Posted by cav on October 02, 2005 at 09:36:44:
In Reply to: Quotes in honor of the blessing of the animals posted by PS on October 02, 2005 at 01:16:25:
: "Love animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled. Do not trouble their joy, don't harrass them, don't deprive them of their happiness, don't work against God's intent. Man, do not pride yourself on superiority to animals; they are without sin, and you, with your greatness, defile the earth by your appearance on it, and leave the traces of your foulness after you - alas, it is true of almost every one of us!" - Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881)
This quote is beautiful. I tend to find Russian writing very powerful. And look at the date! This is way ahead of its time. A few words that speak volumes. This is powerful language.
We are foul creatures, even in our greatness.