Quote by Terry Pratchett

Dogs are not like cats, who amusingly tolerate humans only until someone comes up with a tin opener that can be operated with a paw. Men made dogs, they took wolves and gave them human things--unnecessary intelligence, names, a desire to belong, and a twitching inferiority complex. All dogs dream wolf dreams, and know they're dreaming of biting their Maker. Every dog knows, deep in his heart, that he is a Bad Dog...

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Summary

This quote suggests that dogs, unlike cats, are created by humans and have been given qualities that resemble human characteristics. It implies that dogs have a natural inclination to be wild and independent like wolves. Despite being domesticated, dogs still have a primal instinct and desire to rebel against their human "creators." The quote highlights the belief that dogs carry a sense of inherent mischievousness and defiance within them, making them fundamentally different from other domesticated animals.

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By Terry Pratchett

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