人与自然(3)

Animals are such agreeable friends. They ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. -George Eliot, English novelist

When you observe an animal closely, you feel as if a human being sitting inside were making fun of you. -Elias Canetti, Bulgarian writer

The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.

Samuel Butler, English poet

Cats and monkeys, monkeys and cats-all human life is there. -Henry James, American writer

Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life.

Rachel Carson, American marine biologist