The more we learn of the true nature of non-human animals, especially those with complex brains and corresponding complex social behaviour, the more ethical concerns are raised regarding their use in the service of man—whether this be in entertainment, as ‘pets,’ for food, in research laboratories or any of the other uses to which we subject them.

The art of the novel is the art of being everywhere at once.

"Every role I take is a piece of my soul I leave behind."

文章是用来阐明道理的。因此文辞不能不修饰，而道理不能不阐明。

译文：今生我虽然不能身为男子，加入他们的行列，但我的心却比男子还要刚烈。