“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.”
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Quincey, T. D. (n.d.). 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. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3682-cows-are-amongst-the-gentlest-of-breathing-creatures/
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Quincey, Thomas De. “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.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3682-cows-are-amongst-the-gentlest-of-breathing-creatures/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Quincey, Thomas De. “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.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3682-cows-are-amongst-the-gentlest-of-breathing-creatures/.