Be a good animal, true to your animal instincts.

Man is the only animal for whom his own existence is a problem which he has to solve and from which he cannot escape.

Who hears the fishes when they cry?

There are some who, if a cat accidentally comes into the room, though they neither see it nor are told of it, will presently be in a sweat and ready to die away.

Imitate the ass in his love to his master.

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

How like to us is that filthy beast the ape.

A dog starved at his master’s gate / Predicts the ruin of the state.

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

There be beasts that, at a year old, observe more, and pursue that which is for their good more prudently, than a child can do at ten.

Man is a noble animal, splendid in ashes and pompous in the grave.

It is remarkable that only small birds properly sing.

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.