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I have been scientifically studying the traits and dispositions of the “lower animals” (so-called,) and contrasting them with the traits and dispositi...more

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If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and man.

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If animals could speak, the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow; but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word too much.

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The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.

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Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.

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I had to have company -- I was made for it, I think -- so I made friends with the animals. They are just charming, and they have the kindest dispositi...more

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Man is the Reasoning Animal. Such is the claim. I think it is open to dispute. Indeed, my experiments have proven to me that he is the Unreasoning Ani...more

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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and today -- all without seeing him. It is a long time to be alone; still, it is better to be alone that unwelcome. I ha...more