If you could have a conversation with anyone..

[Belacqua]

From his Horrors and Absurdities of Religion? 

Yes, it's from The Horrors and Absurdities of Religion.

Chapter 3, page 36 in my e-book edition. Here is the accurate quote:

"It can truly be said: Men are the devils of the earth, and the animals are the tormented souls."

Is it in reference to his distaste for vivisection?

Don't try to discuss his philosophy with me, much comes across as glass half empty. I'm just curious of the source.

If I were say what it's in reference to, I might be inflicting you with a discussion of philosophy, and I know you don't want that. 

I have heard a rumor that the book is available at this commonly-used piracy site:

http://gen.lib.rus.ec/book/index.php?md5...54223AB0A2

Not that I would ever use such a site.

[Alan V]

You might even start a thread in the journal subforum (or better yet, philosophy subforum) so other interested members could read along and discuss Thoreau's points. Just an idea.

If you would like to start a discussion about Henry Thoreau in the philosophy subforum, I would be more than happy to be a regular contributor.

Humans have shitty standards for animal cruelty.

Good point. Only some people have truly humane standards for dealing with animals.

On the other hand, I haven't claimed that people should worship themselves like Thoreau and others worshiped nature.

[Abaddon_ire]

Sure. and Thor said his dad was Zeus. Had you a point to make, or were you doing the usual philosophobabble?

I hope we can all abandon our ire and live in peace.

Nope. You will continue to post pointless navel gazing crap. I will continue to point it out.

I know you don't like it. Tough luck for you.