The fox knows lots of tricks, the hedgehog only one—but it’s a winner.

When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber.

Who sleepeth with dogs shall rise with fleas.

Man is merely a more perfect animal than the rest. He reasons better.

Who hears the fishes when they cry?

Animals are in possession of themselves; their soul is in possession of their body. But they have no right to their life, because they do not will it. 

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?

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.

An ape will be an ape, though clad in purple.

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

Life is no way to treat an animal.

It is remarkable that only small birds properly sing.

Imitate the ass in his love to his master.