ProverbWisdom
French origin1822
French origin1822The more one learns about people, the more one likes one's pet
Meaning: Familiarity with human flaws makes the unconditional loyalty of animals more precious.
Origin: A variant of an old quip usually given as "the more I see of men, the more I like dogs." It is credited to Madame de Sévigné, Madame Roland and others, but Quote Investigator's earliest match is an anonymous French line printed in 1822.
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