If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very, very few persons.
James ThurberRead
The dog has got more fun out of Man than Man has got out of the dog, for the clearly demonstrable reason that Man is the more laughable of the two animals.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dogs derive more joy from their relationship with humans than vice versa because humans are often more comical.
In this quote, James Thurber humorously suggests that dogs enjoy their companionship with humans more than humans enjoy their pets. He posits that this is due to the inherent absurdity and folly of human behavior, making them the more laughable species in the relationship, thus yielding more happiness for dogs through their interactions with us.
Themes
DogManHumorJoyRelationship
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the joys of pet ownership.
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