Thomas de Quincey Quotes:
Ocupation: Essayist
Life: August 15, 1785 - December 8, 1859
Birthday: August 15
Death: December 8
Cows are amongst the gentlest of breathing creatures; none show more passionate tenderness to their young when deprived of them; and, in short, I am not ashamed to profess a deep love for these quiet creatures.
source: Thomas De Quincey (2015). “Delphi Complete Works of Thomas De Quincey (Illustrated)”, p.168, Delphi Classics
topic: Deep Love, Animal, Breathing, Living Creatures, Pet Animals, Deprived
