James Alfred "Alf" Wight, OBE, FRCVS, known by the pen name James Herriot, was a British veterinary surgeon and writer, who used his many years of experiences as a veterinary surgeon to write a series of books of stories about animals and their owners. He is best known for these semi-autobiographical works, which are often referred to collectively as All Creatures Great and Small, a title used in some editions and in film and television adaptations.
For years I used to bore my wife over lunch with stories about funny incidents. being funny
If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans. love
I wish people would realize that animals are totally dependent on us, helpless, like children, a trust that is put upon us. trust
Cats are connoisseurs of comfort. pets
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22 sayings from Robert Browning
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53 other quotes from Honore de Balzac
With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 more thoughts from Isadora Duncan
5 more thoughts from Isadora Duncan
The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 thoughts from Henry Ward Beecher
58 thoughts from Henry Ward Beecher