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“Stand still, close your eyes and listen; in the silence you can hear the cries of pain and low moans of anguish of animals waiting to die... do everything you can even if today it is just one small thing. There are no excuses for inaction, despair, egotism, or petulance that matter to the animals.”

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Ashley Montagu
Ashley Montagu

Ashley Montagu was a prominent British anthropologist known for his extensive research on human behavior and culture. His work encompassed a wide range of fields, including race, gender, and social structures, and had a profound impact on the development of anthropology. more

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