Man tries to swallow meaning whole as a dog would eat his dinner.

When we become negative and ungrateful, it is important to remember... We have met the enemy; and he is us.

We have met the enemy and he is us.

Traces of nobility, gentleness, and courage persist in all people, do what we will to stamp out the trend. So, too, do those characteristics which are ugly.

Flattery looks like friendship, just like a wolf looks like a dog. Food for thought is no substitute for the real thing.

Looking back on things, the view always improves.

Thank goodness modern convenience is a thing of the remote future.