Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

James Herriot Author

  • Gender: Male
  • Born: Oct 3, 1916
  • Died: Feb 23, 1995

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.

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

For years I used to bore my wife over lunch with stories about funny incidents. funny

Cats are connoisseurs of comfort. pet

I wish people would realize that animals are totally dependent on us, helpless, like children, a trust that is put upon us. trust