Nothing can be more obvious than that all animals were created solely and exclusively for the use of man.

Sir, I have quarrelled with my wife; and a man who has quarrelled with his wife is absolved from all duty to his country.

Man yields to death; and man's sublimest works Must yield at length to Time.

Time, the foe of man's dominion, Wheels around in ceaseless flight, Scattering from his hoary pinion Shades of everlasting night.