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A man who carries a cat by the tail is getting experience that will always be helpful. He isn't likely read more
A man who carries a cat by the tail is getting experience that will always be helpful. He isn't likely to grow dim or doubtful. Chances are, he isn't likely to carry the cat that way again, either. But if he wants to, I say let him!
The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.
The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.
A man has to work so hard so that something of his personality stays alive. A tomcat has it so read more
A man has to work so hard so that something of his personality stays alive. A tomcat has it so easy, he has only to spray and his presence is there for years on rainy days.
Of all God's creatures there is only one that cannot be made the slave of the lash. That one is read more
Of all God's creatures there is only one that cannot be made the slave of the lash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with a cat it would improve man, but it would deteriorate the cat.
If you hold a cat by the tail you learn things you cannot learn any other way.
If you hold a cat by the tail you learn things you cannot learn any other way.
Cats know how to obtain food without labor, shelter without confinement, and love without penalties.
Cats know how to obtain food without labor, shelter without confinement, and love without penalties.
Cats are the ultimate narcissists. You can tell this because of all the time they spend on personal grooming. Dogs read more
Cats are the ultimate narcissists. You can tell this because of all the time they spend on personal grooming. Dogs aren't like this. A dog's idea of personal grooming is to roll in a dead fish.
It has been the providence of Nature to give this creature [the
cat] nine lives instead of one.
It has been the providence of Nature to give this creature [the
cat] nine lives instead of one.
I have felt cats rubbing their faces against mine and touching my cheek with claws carefully sheathed. These things, to read more
I have felt cats rubbing their faces against mine and touching my cheek with claws carefully sheathed. These things, to me, are expressions of love.
