Man and animals are really the conduit of food, the sepulcher of animals, and resting place of the dead, one causing the death of the other, making themselves the covering for the corruption of other dead bodies.

Histories are more full of examples of the fidelity of dogs than of friends.

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

Happiness is a warm puppy.

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.

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

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.

Life is no way to treat an animal.

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. 

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

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

It is remarkable that only small birds properly sing.

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