How like to us is that filthy beast the ape.

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

Man is a troublesome animal and therefore is not very manageable.

Imitate the ass in his love to his master.

It is remarkable that only small birds properly sing.

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

Man, when perfected, is the best of animals, but when separated from law and justice, he is the worst of all. 

Animals have these advantages over man: they never hear the clock strike, they die without any idea of death, they have no theologians to instruct them, their last moments are not disturbed by unwelcome and unpleasant ceremonies, their funerals cost them nothing, and no one starts lawsuits over their wills.

Alas! We are ridiculous animals.

Keep running after a dog, and he will never bite you.

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.

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

Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.