Begging

Never stand begging for that which you have power to earn.

~ Miguel de Cervantes

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I wonder if dogs think of themselves as "begging" when they beg for food. Maybe they think of themselves as saying, "Please pass the pork chop you are eating." Or "I am simply reminding you I'm here in case you can't finish that, my friend."

I actually wonder if dogs think of themselves at all.