# Quote — Thomas Dequincey, Confessions of an English Opium-Eater

> 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.

- Author: [Thomas Dequincey](https://www.leafyquotes.com/thomas-dequincey.md)
- Book: [Confessions of an English Opium-Eater](https://www.leafyquotes.com/thomas-dequincey/confessions-of-an-english-opium-eater.md)
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