"Talking of parasites it is well to realize the homely truth that man is the parasite of the cow. That a dumb animal, so far away from man in intelligence, so humble in the sphere of being, and regarded generally with commiseration and almost contempt, should form so important an element on the existence of man, is somewhat remarkable. If the beneficence which flows from her were estimated at its true value, there would be more justification for worshipping the cow in civilized communities, than there is for the worship of idols among the heathen." --Erastus Wiman / Chances of Success, 1893.