Who said “A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying…”?

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Robert Benchley. A published source records them saying or writing it.

Source"Your Boy and His Dog," Liberty magazine, (30 July 1932)

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“A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.”
— Robert Benchley
Verified"Your Boy and His Dog," Liberty magazine, (30 July 1932) · evidenceDogs

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Benchley, R. (n.d.). A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/11666-a-dog-teaches-a-boy-fidelity-perseverance-and/

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Benchley, Robert. “A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/11666-a-dog-teaches-a-boy-fidelity-perseverance-and/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Benchley, Robert. “A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/11666-a-dog-teaches-a-boy-fidelity-perseverance-and/.

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