"The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous; it is indissolubly connected with the fate of men"
- Emile Zola
About this Quote
Emile Zola's quote speaks to the importance of animal welfare and the interconnectedness of human and animal life. He suggests that the fate of animals is more important to him than the fear of being evaluated or mocked. This suggests that he wants to defend animal rights, even if it means being seen as absurd or naive. He likewise suggests that the fate of animals is inextricably connected to the fate of people. This implies that the wellness of animals is necessary for the wellness of human beings, and vice versa. Simply put, the health and wellness of both species are intertwined and mutually dependent. Zola's quote is a powerful reminder of the significance of animal well-being and the requirement to protect both human beings and animals.
This quote is written / told by Emile Zola between April 2, 1840 and September 29, 1902. He/she was a famous Novelist from France.
The author also have 12 other quotes.
"Often and often afterwards, the beloved Aunt would ask me why I had never told anyone how I was being treated. Children tell little more than animals, for what comes to them they accept as eternally established"
"Certainly it is wrong to be cruel to animals and the destruction of a whole species can be a great evil. The capacity for feelings of pleasure and pain and for the form of life of which animals are capable clearly impose duties of compassion and humanity in their case"
"Art owes its origin to Nature herself... this beautiful creation, the world, supplied the first model, while the original teacher was that divine intelligence which has not only made us superior to the other animals, but like God Himself, if I may venture to say it"
