Saturday, November 03, 2007

Cicero on Man's Best Friend

As for dogs which mount faithful guard, fawn affectionately on their masters, show such detestation of strangers, exhibit an astonishing ability to pick up a scent, and show such enthusiasm for the hunt, what does all this denote except that they are bred for the benefit of the human race?

Cicero, On the Nature of the Gods Book II

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