"How often have I not smiled and been touched as I contemplated these four-footed Philosophers,

these obliging, obedient, devoted slaves, that the republican dictionary might well describe as unofficial,

if the Republic, far too concerned with the happiness of men,

could find a little time to treat with respect the honour of dogs!"

"And many times I have thought that somewhere (who knows after all?)

There may be a special paradise for the good dogs,

the poor dogs,

 the dirty and lonely dogs,

 to reward so much courage, so much patience and labour."