I am often surprised by the cleverness, and now and again by the stupidity of my dog and I have similar experiences with mankind. (Arthur Schopenhauer)

I am often surprised by the cleverness, and now and again by the stupidity of my dog and I have similar experiences with mankind.

Arthur Schopenhauer

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