David Platt > David's Quotes

“Humankind must begin to learn that the life of an animal is in no way less precious than our own.”
― Paul Oxton

“Whenever we encounter wild animals in nature, we must only ever show kindness and compassion.”
― Paul Oxton

“Never apologize for being over sensitive and emotional when defending the welfare of wildlife.
Let this be a sign that you have a big heart and aren't afraid to show your true feelings.

These emotions give you the strength to fight for what is right and to be the voice of those who cannot be heard.”
― Paul Oxton

“Humanity can no longer stand by in silence while our wildlife are being used, abused and exploited.
It is time we all stand together, to be the voice of the voiceless before it's too late. Extinction means forever.”
― Paul Oxton

“The future of wildlife and the habitat that they depend on is being destroyed.
It is time to make nature and all the beauty living within it our priority.”
― Paul Oxton

“Why do human egos seem so threatened by the thought that other animals think and feel? Is it because acknowledging the mind of another makes it harder to abuse them?”
― Carl Safina, Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel

“If wildlife cannot exist there will be poor quality for human life. A better world for wildlife means a better world for human life.”
― Carl Safina, Song for the Blue Ocean: Encounters Along the World's Coasts and Beneath the Seas