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.

Life is no way to treat an animal.

Happiness is a warm puppy.

Be a good animal, true to your animal instincts.

Alas! We are ridiculous animals.

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

How like to us is that filthy beast the ape.

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.

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

Do you not see how God is praised by those in the heavens and those on earth? The very birds praised Him as they wing their way.

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

Every creature in the world is like a book and a picture, to us, and a mirror.

The elephant, although a gross beast, is yet the most decent and most sensible of any other upon earth. Although he never changes his female, and hath so tender a love for her whom he hath chosen, yet he never couples with her but at the end of every three years, and then only for the space of five days.