Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps, for he is the only animal that is struck with the difference between what things are and what they ought to be.

One of the animals which a generous and sociable man would soonest become is a dog. A dog can have a friend; he has affections and character; he can enjoy equally the field and the fireside; he dreams, he caresses, he propitiates; he offends and is pardoned; he stands by you in adversity; he is a good fellow.

We call them dumb animals, and so they are, for they cannot tell us how they feel, but they do not suffer less because they have no words.

Go to the ant, you lazybones; consider its ways, and be wise.

The righteous know the needs of their animals, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

I hate the sight of monkeys; they remind me so of poor relations.

Be a good animal, true to your animal instincts.

Man is the only animal that can remain on friendly terms with the victims he intends to eat until he eats them.

A good dog, sir, deserves a good bone.

What delight can there be, and not rather displeasure, in hearing the barking and howling of dogs? Or what greater pleasure is there to be felt when a dog followeth a hare than when a dog followeth a dog?

If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater, suggest that he wear a tail.

Cows are among 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.

In every man is a wild beast; most of them don’t know how to hold it back, and the majority give it full rein when they are not restrained by terror of law.