PIG, n. An animal ('Porcus omnivorus') closely allied to the human race by the splendor and vivacity of its appetite, which, however, is inferior in scope, for it sticks at pig. Ambrose Bierce
Every species has come into existence coincident both in space and time with a pre-existing closely allied species. Alfred Russel Wallace
To appreciate and use correctly a valuable maxim requires a genius; a vital appropriating exercise of mind closely allied to that which first created it. William R. Alger
Painting, literature, music, are more closely allied than the public usually admit. They are merely different means of expression. Auguste Rodin
Sensitiveness is closely allied to egotism. Indeed, excessive sensitiveness is only another name for morbid self-consciousness. The cure for it is to make more of our objects, and less of ourselves. Christian Nestell Bovee
Since our economy is closely allied with that of foreign countries, not one of us can be indifferent to what consequences these disturbances can have at home and abroad. Hjalmar Schacht