Animals, in their generation, are wiser than the sons of men, but their wisdom is confined to a few particulars, and lies in a very narrow compass.

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

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

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.

Animals are good to think with.

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

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

A dog starved at his master’s gate / Predicts the ruin of the state.

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

Happiness is a warm puppy.

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

Of all the creatures that breathe and creep on the surface of the earth, none is more to be pitied than man.

Who sleepeth with dogs shall rise with fleas.