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

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.

Happiness is a warm puppy.

Life is no way to treat an animal.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Who sleepeth with dogs shall rise with fleas.

Be a good animal, true to your animal instincts.

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.