Alexander von Humboldt Quotes

Cruelty to animals is one of the most significant vices of a low and ignoble people.

Alexander von Humboldt

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• Cruelty to animals is one of the most significant vices of a low and ignoble people.

  

  Alexander von Humboldt
  • Animals
  • Cruelty
  • Vices