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Famous Quotes About Cats

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By Susan Ng

LOLCat from icanhascheezburger.com
LOLCat from icanhascheezburger.com

“If man could be crossed with the cat, it would improve man but deteriorate the cat.” – Mark Twain

I wonder what a cat crossed with a man would be like?  Would they still cover their pee and poo every time they used the litter box?  Would they be as patient?  Would they still have superb balance, grace, and agility?

“There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.” – Albert Schweitzer

I totally agree with this. Music and cats have kept me sane during the darkest periods of my life.  There's something about a cat's purr that relaxes me and uplifts my soul.

"Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this." – Anonymous

This is proof that cats are smarter than humans. They acknowledge and accept their divinity.

"I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior." – Hippolyte Taine

Coming from a famous critic and historian, I would say there is much truth to this.

"Cats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm to ask for what you want." – Joseph Wood Krutch

And we, humans, would do well if we did the same! 

LOLCat from icanhascheezburger.com
LOLCat from icanhascheezburger.com

"There are many intelligent species in the universe. They are all owned by cats." – Anonymous

Well, at least we're intelligent.

"A meow massages the heart." – Stuart McMillan

Yes, it does.  So does a cat's purr, a light touch of its paw, or its warm body snuggled next to you.

“The smallest feline is a masterpiece.” – Leonardo Da Vinci

From its piercing eyes and delicate whiskers to its killer claws, a cat is indeed a work of art.

"The cat has too much spirit to have no heart." – Ernest Menaul

Who said cats have no heart?  They have more heart than most people will ever have.

"Dogs believe they are human. Cats believe they are God." – Unknown

Cats believe they are gods and that makes them all the better.

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LOLCat from icanhascheezburger.com

"Time spent with cats is never wasted." – Colette

I could spend an entire day with cats and never get tired or bored.  In fact, I recharge my batteries by playing with and simply being with my cats.

"As every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat." – Ellen Perry Berkeley

Oh, yes.  We don't own a cat, the cat merely allowed itself to be taken cared of by humans.

"Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later." – Mary Bly

This one I would have to disagree with. My three cats come running when I call them.

"Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow." – Jeff Valdez

Of course!  Why would they pull a sled through snow when they can simply rub against our legs and we pick them up and carry them through the snow!

"With their qualities of cleanliness, discretion, affection, patience, dignity, and courage, how many of us, I ask you, would be capable of becoming cats?"

Fernand Mery, in Her Majesty the Cat

I would like to try and find out. If I could be a cat for one day...

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Teresa McGurk profile image

Teresa McGurk  says:
6 months ago

Wonderful. Yes -- a cat is my owner, her name is Sophie, and some days she lets me sleep late. . .

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Susan Ng  says:
6 months ago

You're lucky Sophie is such a considerate owner, Teresa! :D  My cats sleep under the blanket with me and they wake me up really early every day.  Well, they try.  I've learned to sleep through the bouncing and the poking and nibbling... :D

Ron Montgomery profile image

Ron Montgomery  says:
6 months ago

You missed one of my favorites:

"One is never sure, watching two cats washing each other, whether it's affection, the taste or a trial run for the jugular."- Helen Thomson

Congratulations on the 100

Susan Ng profile image

Susan Ng  says:
6 months ago

Thanks, Ron. :)

apeksha profile image

apeksha  says:
6 months ago

Ultimate pics..I hav 2 kittans..at my home I love ..my Browny & Blacky...

thanks..

Susan Ng profile image

Susan Ng  says:
6 months ago

Hi, apeshka. There are more of those funny LOLCat pics at icanhascheezburger.com. I have a "laugh-fest" everytime I visit that site. :D

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trish1048  says:
6 months ago

hi Susan,

A fellow cat lover!  This was adorable!  I love your choice of photos, they cracked me up :)

I have two cats, Sasha and Krisy.  Sasha is 17 yrs old and Krisy is about 5 or 6.  Sasha is my lap kitty, while Krisy, on the other hand, hates being held.  But, she does love being petted and snuggling up next to me when I lie in bed.  Sasha is a black and white cat, rather petite, while Krisy is a fatso, gray and tan.  She has to weigh at least 12 lbs.  Hard to know since she won't let me hold her long enough to weigh her :)

I'll have to check out the site you mention.

Thanks for sharing.

Susan Ng profile image

Susan Ng  says:
6 months ago

Wow, your cats have been with you for a long time. Mine just turned one year old this year. :) All three of them wriggle their way under my blanket at night; I wake up flanked by soft warm furry bodies, or more accurately, I wake up with soft warm furry bodies bouncing around under the covers. :)

Yes, do take a look at that site. I would recommend it to all cat lovers everywhere. :)

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Alexander Mark  says:
6 months ago

I like cats, but not as much as you. Very true quotes. Fun hub. Haven't had a cat in years and much relieved, because I love to read books, and cats love to sit on my books. It's not mutually beneficial! :-)

Alexander Mark profile image

Alexander Mark  says:
6 months ago

Whoops, double clicked. Maybe that will bring your hub back to a 100 again, (I think there should be a rule that once you achieve that, it should stay there).

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Susan Ng  says:
6 months ago

Haha! One of my cats meows and rubs against my leg when I'm sitting in front of the computer until I stand up to try to pet him, then he hops up on my chair and goes to sleep!  I swear, cats do believe they are gods. Hehe.

A perpetual score of 100 would eventually get boring though, wouldn't it? :D

R. Johnson profile image

R. Johnson  says:
6 months ago

LOL love the pics, though I grew up in a family of dog lovers I've always wanted to have a cat when I was a kid.

Susan Ng profile image

Susan Ng  says:
6 months ago

I grew up in a family that liked dogs better than cats, too. I do like dogs, but not as much as cats. :)

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Feline Prophet  says:
6 months ago

Smart are those that recognise the superiority of cats! :)

Susan Ng profile image

Susan Ng  says:
6 months ago

Is that an excerpt from the Bible, Feline Prophet? Heehee... :D

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compu-smart  says:
6 months ago

I loved these cat quotes soo much!! Many a true word said in jest!!

I would love to be a cat for a day, or maybe a kitten and just play all day long!!:)

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Susan Ng  says:
6 months ago

If we could be kittens for a day, compu-smart, I'd share my cardboard box with you! Haha! :D Glad to have found another cat lover. :)

badcompany99  says:
5 months ago

"The cat has too much spirit to have no heart." – Ernest Menaul

Who said cats have no heart? They have more heart than most people will ever have.

But not as big a heart as the Captain moi friend ; )

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Susan Ng  says:
5 months ago

Right on, BadCo! Cats have the purest of hearts too, well, except for the Captain. Hehe. :P

badcompany99  says:
5 months ago

But does the Captain get his belly tickled lol, later my friend ; )

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