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“Silence is the enemy of social change.”
― Marc Bekoff, The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy — and Why They Matter

“Ecologist Paul Ehrlich stressed that people who hold opposing opinions need to engage in open discussion with well-reasoned dissent. Positions should be questioned and criticized, not the people who hold them. Personal attacks preclude open discussion because, once someone is put on the defensive, fruitful exchanges are impossible, at least for the moment.”
― Marc Bekoff, Why Dogs Hump and Bees Get Depressed: The Fascinating Science of Animal Intelligence, Emotions, Friendship, and Conservation

“Emotions are the gifts of our ancestors. We have them and so do other animals. We must never forget this.”
― Marc Bekoff, The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy — and Why They Matter

“Падна чудна лятна нощ, прохладна и свежа. Безкрайното Тракийско поле потъна в мрака, сякаш изчезна, и се предаде на дълбока почивка под монотонния напев на жаби и щурци. Мир и ведрина повея от дълбокото звездно небе. Земята отвори страстните си гърди и замря в наслада.”
― Елин Пелин, Разкази