A tree weeps when cut down, a dog howls when beaten, but a man matures when offended. Author: José Saramago Copy Quote More from José Saramago “Al contrario de lo que se cree, sentido y significado nunca han sido lo mismo, …” “Human vocabulary is still not capable, and probably never will be, of knowing, …” “We've all had our moments of weakness, and if we manage to get through today wi…” “o que vem amanhá é que conta, hoje é sempre nada”