Animals

Animals are . . . the visible phantoms of our souls. --Victor Hugo
Cats and monkeys, monkeys and cats--all human life is there. --Henry James (The Madonna of the Future)
Many primatologists have experienced a profound change in their attitude towards anthropoid apes after making eye contact with one for the first time. The spark across the species barrier is never forgotten. --Frans De Waal (Waal and Lanting 1997:1)