I sense that, without sensitivity to physical pain and pleasure, man would not have known self-interest, and consequently know just or unjust acts. Thus, physical sensitivity and self-interest are the authors of all justice.
Jonathan BalcombeFrom my earliest memories I was fascinated by animals. I would explore my backyard for insects and gaze at anthills until my elbows became sore. When I was 8, my mother bought me a book of North American birds and I've been keen on birdwatching since.
Jonathan BalcombeHumankind won't find peace as long as we're treating feeling animals as if they were so many blocks of wood.
Jonathan BalcombeThey (animals) are not just living things; they are beings with lives... that makes all the difference in the world...next time you are outside...notice the first bird you seeโฆyou are beholding a unique individual with personality traits, an emotional profile, and a library of knowledge built on experienceโฆwhat you are witnessing is not just biology, but a biography.
Jonathan Balcombe