“You cannot make a man by standing a sheep on its hind-legs. But by standing a flock of sheep in that position you can make a crowd of men.”
“In order to be an immaculate member of a flock of sheep, one must above all, be a sheep.”
“Goats, to the left with you!' the Judge one day will ordain. 'And you, little sheep, stand quietly here on my right!' - Fair enough; but it is to be hoped he will say one thing more, namely: 'As for you, stand right opposite me, you men of sense!”
“Most people would rather be sheep than stand on their own with antlers on.”
“There is no heroism in sheep. They stand on the hill and go “Baa”, as they’re being slaughtered.”
“...if fifty bands of men surrounded us/ and every sword sang for your blood,/ you could make off still with their cows and sheep.”