"Now, comrades, what is the nature of this life of ours? Let us face it: our lives are miserable, laborious, and short.",Major,Benjamin,Napoleon,Moses
"Near the beginning of the novel, the animals of Manor Farm are attending a meeting to listen to some very new ideas from one of their leaders."
1,3
"The life of an animal is misery and slavery: that is the plain truth.",Major,Benjamin,Napoleon,Snowball
"Near the beginning of the novel, the animals of Manor Farm are attending a meeting to listen to some very new ideas from one of their leaders."
1,3
"Man is the only creature that consumes without producing.",Major,Squealer,Snowball,Mollie
"The original leader of the animals explains the basic theory behind his call for revolution."
1,4
"That is my message to you, comrades. Rebellion!",Major,Snowball,Benjamin,Moses
"The animals of Manor Farm are for the first time, being urged to rise up against Man."
1,5
"Weak or strong,clever or simple, we are all brothers.",Major,Napoleon,Snowball,Boxer
"The original leader of the animals explains the basic theory behind his call for revolution."
1,6
"Will there still be sugar after the Rebellion?",Mollie,Clover,Squealer,Moses
"On first hearing of the plan for revolution, some animals, such as the speaker here, are more concerned for their own physical well-being than for the brotherhood of animals."
2,10
"Comrade, those ribbons that you are so devoted to are the badge of slavery.",Snowball,Napoleon,Squealer,Jones
"One of the leaders of the rebellion explains to Mollie why the ribbons she likes so much should be discarded."
2,10
"Ribbons should be considered as clothes, which are the mark of a human being. All animals should go naked.",Snowball,Napoleon,Boxer,Squealer
"Here, one of the leaders explains why the horses' ribbons etc. must be burnt."
2,13
"Let us make it a point of honour to get in the harvest more quickly than Jones and his men could do.",Snowball,Napoleon,Squealer,Clover
"Shortly after the Rebellion, the leaders appeal to the animals' pride to spur them to work harder."
2,15
"Never mind the milk, comrades. That will be attended to.",Napoleon,Snowball,Squealer,Pinkeye
"One of the pigs tries to relieve the anxiety some of the animals feel about what will happen to the cows' milk now that the humans have gone."
2,16
"I will work harder.",Boxer,Napoleon,Clover,Benjamin
"Whe faced with difficulties, one of the most important animals on the farm adopts this motto."
3,18
"Donkeys live a long time. None of you has ever seen a dead donkey.",Benjamin,Boxer,Squealer,Muriel
"This cryptic remark is made by one of the oldest animals on the farm when he is asked whether things are better after the Rebellion than before."
3,18
"The distinguishing mark of Man is the hand, the instrument with which he does all his mischief.",Squealer,Napoleon,Benjamin,Moses
"One of the leaders uses this logic to justify adopting the motto 'Four legs good, two legs bad', despite the complaints of the birds."
3,21
"Many of us actually dislike milk and apples. I dislike them myself.",Squealer,Napoleon,Snowball,Minimus
"This rather insincere statement is part of the argument put forward by the pigs, justifying the fact that they get better food than the others."
3,22
"It's for your sake that we drink that milk and eat those apples.",Squealer,Napoleon,Snowball,Mollie
"This rather insincere statement is part of the argument put forward by the pigs, justifying the fact that they get better food than the other animals."
3,22
"War is war. The only good human being is a dead one.",Snowball,Napoleon,Boxer,Muriel
"After the Battle of the Cowshed, Boxer believes he has killed a human. The speaker tries to reassure him."
4,27
"I have no wish to take life, not even human life.",Boxer,Napoleon,Clover,Major
"During the Battle of the Cowshed, it was believed that one of the attacking stable-lads had been killed. The animal responsible regrets his action."
4,27
"...he was talking to you and you were allowing him to stroke your nose. What does this mean, Mollie?",Clover,Boxer,Napoleon,Snowball
"One of the animals is accused of having dealings with human beings."
5,28
"Windmill or no windmill, life will go on as it has always gone on - that is, badly.",Benjamin,Muriel,Boxer,Squealer
"When it comes to a vote on the matter of the windmill, this animal cynically refuses to take either side of the argument."
5,32
"No one believes more firmly than Comrade Napoleon that all animals are equal.",Squealer,Snowball,Boxer,Muriel
"Part of the argument justifying the special position that Napoleon holds, after the expulsion of Snowball."
5,35
"Surely, comrades, you do not want Jones back.",Squealer,Whymper,Napoleon,Frederick
"This argument is used by the pigs whenever the other animals are discontented with what is happening."
5,35
"If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right.",Boxer,Squealer,Clover,Whymper
"Although some of the pigs' reasoning seems a little illogical, this animal at least, has complete faith in the 'Leader'"
"These words are used to justify Napoleon's about-face on the matter of the windmill. First he opposed it; then he supported it."
5,37
"Have you any record of such a resolution? Is it written down anywhere?",Squealer,Napoleon,Snowball,Minimus
"The animals were mostly illiterate and were easily fooled by the pigs into doubting their own memories about past events, such as the resolution against engaging in trade with humans."
6,40
"You have heard then, comrades, that we pigs now sleep in the beds of the farmhouse?",Squealer,Napoleon,Snowball,Pinkeye
"The pigs have just altered one of the Seven Commandments to suit themselves."
6,42
"Do you know the enemy who has come in the night and overthrown our windmill?",Napoleon,Snowball,Squealer,Major
"The windmill has just been destroyed overnight. Was it the great storm, or was it a traitor...?"
6,44
"Comrades, here and now I pronounce the death sentence upon Snowball.",Napoleon,Squealer,Minimus,Jones
"Snowball is blamed for the destruction of the windmill."
6,44
"Snowball! He has been here! I can smell him distinctly!",Napoleon,Squealer,Pinkeye,Minimus
"Snowball is blamed for every little thing that goes wrong on Animal Farm."
7,49
"Comrades! A most terrible thing has been discovered. Snowball has sold himself to Frederick of Pinchfield Farm.",Squealer,Napoleon,Minimus,Muriel
"As time passes, the animals are led to believe that Snowball was evil and in league with the enemy."
7,49
"Snowball was in league with Jones from the very start.",Squealer,Napoleon,Benjamin,Pilkington
"As time passes, the animals are led to believe that Snowball was evil and in league with the enemy."
7,49
"I do not believe that. Snowball fought bravely at the Battle of the Cowshed. I saw him myself.",Boxer,Benjamin,Muriel,Mollie
"At least one animal doubts that Snowball was a traitor as Napoleon claims."
7,50
"I do not believe that Snowball was a traitor at the beginning. What he has done since is different.",Boxer,Clover,Squealer,Napoleon
"The pigs have some difficulty persuading the animals that Snowball was a traitor."
7,50
"We have reason to think that some of Snowball's secret agents are lurking among us at this moment!",Squealer,Napoleon,Major,Minimus
"The animals are kept loyal to the farm by being made afraid of 'evil' influences, such as that of Snowball."
7,51
"From now onwards I shall get up a full hour earlier in the mornings.",Boxer,Napoleon,Mollie,Benjamin
"This animal sees hard work as the answer to any and all problems."
7,53
"Clearly this song has no longer any purpose.",Squealer,Napoleon,Snowball,Muriel
"The pigs justify the banning of the popular song 'Beasts of England'."
7,55
"Serves you right.",Pilkington,Frederick,Snowball,Benjamin
"Frederick and his men attack the farm. The animals are hoping for help, but all they get is a pencilled note with these words on it."
8,63
"They could not knock it down in a week. Courage, comrades!",Napoleon,Snowball,Moses,Squealer
"Frederick and his men seek to destroy the windmill. The animals believe it is strong enough to resist his efforts."
8,63
"I thought so. Do you not see what they are doing.",Benjamin,Snowball,Napoleon,Pilkington
"Only one animal is clever enough to see at first how Frederick is going to destroy the windmill."
8,63
"What is that gun firing for?",Boxer,Napoleon,Muriel,Clover
"After Frederick and his men have blown up the windmill, the enraged animals chase them off the farm in a savage, costly battle. The gun is fired to celebrate this 'victory'."
8,65
"Then we have won back what we had before.",Boxer,Benjamin,Frederick,Clover
"Some of the animals do not think that the Battle of the Windmill was a real victory."
8,65
"A horse's lungs do not last for ever.",Clover,Boxer,Benjamin,Mollie
"Those who care for Boxer urge him to take things easy for the sake of his health."
9,68
" - there lies Sugarcandy Mountain, that happy country where we poor animals shall rest for ever from our labours!",Moses,Napoleon,Snowball,Minimus
"Some of the animals find it is necessary to believe that a happier life awaits them after they die."
9,72
"Boxer has fallen! He is lying on his side and can't get up!",Pigeons,Benjamin,Clover,Muriel
"At last, Boxer's great strength fails and he collapses. The other animals are upset to hear this news."
9,73
"It does not matter. I think you will be able to finish the windmill without me.",Boxer,Snowball,Mollie,Major
"The hardest worker of all regrets that he will not be around to help because he has fallen ill."
9,74
"Quick, quick! Come at once! They're taking Boxer away!",Benjamin,Clover,Muriel,Pigeons
"After he falls ill, Boxer is taken away to the animal hospital - or is it?"
9,75
"Fools! Do you not see what is written on the side of that van.",Benjamin,Clover,Muriel,Boxer
"Only one animal is quick enough to read what is printed on the van that takes Boxer away."
9,75
"Do you not understand what that means? They are taking Boxer to the knacker's!",Benjamin,Clover,Squealer,Moses
"Boxer's friend tells the others the truth about his fate."
9,76
"Boxer! Boxer! Get out quickly! They are taking you to your death!",Clover,Benjamin,Muriel,Cat
"The animals call out to Boxer to escape from the knacker's van."
9,76
"It was the most affecting sight I have ever seen! I was at his bedside at the very last.",Squealer,Napoleon,Clover,Minimus
"This is the 'official' version of Boxer's death - is it the truth?"
9,77
"..it appears to me that the wall looks different. Are the Seven Commandments the same as they used to be, Benjamin?",Clover,Muriel,Sheep,Moses
"Finally, some of the animals suspect that the Seven Commandments are not the same as they used to be."
10,83
"If you have your lower animals to contend with, we have our lower classes!",Pilkington,Frederick,Napoleon,Snowball
"At the end of the novel, pigs and men mingle together and compare positions."
10,86
"Gentlemen, I give you a toast: to the prosperity of Animal Farm!",Pilkington,Napoleon,Frederick,Squealer
"Pigs and men drink this toast together at the end of the book."
10,86
"Gentlemen, here is my toast: To the prosperity of the Manor Farm!",Napoleon,Squealer,Pilkington,Frederick
"The name of the farm finally returns to what it was at the beginning, signalling how little has changed from the time of Jones."
