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All Creatures Great and Small
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"All Creatures Great and Small" Quotes

A country veterinarian shares heartwarming and humorous stories of his experiences with animals and their owners in rural England.

Quotes

I hope to make people realize how totally helpless animals are, how dependent on us, trusting as a child must that we will be kind and take care of their needs.

James Herriot

animalscompassion

If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.

James Herriot

animalslovecompassion

A cat is there when you call her - if she doesn't have anything better to do.

James Herriot

catshumor

I have felt cats rubbing their faces against mine and touching my cheek with claws carefully sheathed. These things, to me, are expressions of love.

James Herriot

catslove

Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a purpose.

James Herriot

catsnaturephilosophy

If a farmer calls a veterinary surgeon out, he rouses himself from his bed and does his best to get to the cow, whatever the hour.

James Herriot

veterinarydedication

I have a firm belief that I have a guardian angel, and that I am being looked after and taken care of.

James Herriot

faithprotection

There is a great deal of satisfaction in doing a job well and taking care of your patients.

James Herriot

veterinarysatisfaction

We can do no great things, only small things with great love.

James Herriot

lovecompassion

One of the most delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it provides.

James Herriot

gardeninganticipation