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

Alas! We are ridiculous animals.

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

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.

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.

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

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. 

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

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

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

Animals are good to think with.

Every ass thinks himself worthy to stand with the king’s horses.