Care Quotes
I care not for a man’s religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it.
"I care not for a man’s religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it."— Abraham Lincoln
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Meaning of this quote
A claim to religious goodness should have practical consequences for the treatment of vulnerable creatures. The saying tests professed belief against everyday kindness rather than judging faith by declarations alone.
Key takeaway:
Let the care you give living creatures reflect your stated values.
Origin of the quote
Commonly attributed to Lincoln in later collections. No original Lincoln document or contemporary witnessed occasion was established in this review.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe cited collection repeats the line without an original citation. Related animal-welfare sayings have other attributions, so neither Lincoln's authorship nor the first wording is confirmed.
