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Animal Quote by John Steinbeck

“In the streets of New York between seven and nine in the morning you will see the slow procession of dog and downer proceeding from street to tree to hydrant to trash basket. They are apartment dogs. They are taken out twice a day, and, while it is a cliché, it is truly amazing how owner and dog…” quote by John Steinbeck
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“In the streets of New York between seven and nine in the morning you will see the slow procession of dog and downer proceeding from street to tree to hydrant to trash basket. They are apartment dogs. They are taken out twice a day, and, while it is a cliché, it is truly amazing how owner and dog resemble each other. They grow to walk alike and have the same set of head.”

John Steinbeck

About This Quote

Source Book: The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, 1939

Urban dogs mirror their owners' routines, showing how daily habits shape both human and animal behavior.

In simple terms: Dogs reflect owners' habits.

Key Takeaway

Observe how routines shape behavior.

Themes

habit observation human-animal connection urban life

Mood

reflective observational

Type

observational sociological

When to use this quote

  • city walks
  • dog walking
  • daily routines
  • owner-pet bonding

Key Concepts

behavioral mirroring social conditioning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do your daily habits affect those around you?
  • What does your pet’s behavior reveal about you?
A Different Perspective

May overlook individual personality differences.

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