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Quote by Anna Sewell

“We call them dumb animals, and so they are, for they cannot tell us how they feel, but they do not suffer less because they have no words.”

Quote by Anna Sewell

Book:Black Beauty

Work

This timeless story follows the journey of a horse named Black Beauty, exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, and the human-animal bond through various owners and experiences. more

Author

Anna Sewell, a British novelist, was born on March 30, 1820, and passed away on April 25, 1878. She is best known for her novel 'Black Beauty,' which tells the story from the perspective of a horse and has had a profound impact on the animal rights movement. more

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