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The dog is man's best friend

The dog is man's best friend, comes from: Vest took the case on September 23, 1870 in which he represented a client whose hunting dog, a greyhound called "Barrel" or "Old Barrel" (Old Drum), was murdered by a neighboring farmer and shepherd. The farmer had previously announced in ... intentions to kill any dog \u200b\u200bfound on his property, the dog owner sought compensation in the amount of 150 dollars, the maximum allowed by law.

During the trial, Vest said that "would win the lawsuit or personally apologize to every dog \u200b\u200bin Missouri." Vest final argument to the jury, did not refer to any of the testimony offered at trial, instead, delivered a speech that has been called "The Praise the dog." The "Compliment the dog," Vest is one of the most beloved passages in the history of the U.S. trials (only preserved an extract from the original):
Statue in front of the Johnson County Courthouse in Warrensburg, Missouri.
"Gentlemen of the Jury:

The best friend a man can have, can backfire and become his enemy. His son or daughter, he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful. Those who are closest to our heart, those whom we entrust our happiness and good name may become traitors.

The money a man has, he may lose, it will fly when you need it most.

a man's reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of madness or weakness.

People are willing to fall on their knees to honor our success will be those who throw the first stone, when failure settles its cloud upon our future.

The one absolutely best friend that man can have in this selfish world, the only thing that will not ungrateful or treacherous is his dog.

Knights of the jury, the dog of a man next to him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and disease. Sleep on the cold ground where the wind blows and the snow, just to be near his master.

kiss the hand that has no food to offer, he will lick the wounds and sores resulting confrontation with the harsh world.

If fortune drives the master, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege of accompanying him to defend against all enemies.
And when the last act, and death makes its appearance and the body is buried in the cold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way. There by the graveside will the noble dog, his head between his paws, his eyes sad but open in alert watchfulness, faithful and true, beyond death. "