Throughout history, the charm of cats has captivated countless hearts, including those of great historical figures and literary giants. They have left behind many famous quotes about cats, some expressing reverence, others revealing the philosophy of cohabitation with these creatures, and some reflecting a sense of helplessness at being outsmarted by them. Here are 13 carefully selected quotes from world-renowned personalities that give us a glimpse into the unique allure of cats.
Intrinsic Charm of Cats
- What greater gift than the love of a cat? ── Charles Dickens (British Novelist)
- A cat has absolute emotional honesty. ── Ernest Hemingway (American Novelist)
- The smallest feline is a masterpiece. ── Leonardo da Vinci (Italian Polymath)
The Subtle Master-Servant Relationship
- A cat's got her own opinion of human beings. ── Jerome K. Jerome (British Humorist)
- If animals could speak, the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow; but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word too much. ── Mark Twain (American Author)
- You can keep a dog; but it is the cat who keeps people, because cats find humans useful domestic animals. ── George Mikes (Hungarian-British Journalist and Writer)
Embodiments of Beauty and Wisdom
- To respect the cat is the beginning of the aesthetic sense. ── Erasmus Darwin (Grandfather of Charles Darwin)
- Two things are aesthetically perfect in the world - the clock and the cat. ── Émile-Auguste Chartier (French Philosopher)
- Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. ── Robert A. Heinlein (American Science Fiction Writer)
- Every cat is really the most beautiful woman in the room. ── Edward Lucas (British Writer)
Mystical Charm and Life Philosophy
- I wish I could write as mysterious as a cat. ── Edgar Allan Poe (American Writer)
- There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats. ── Albert Schweitzer (Nobel Peace Prize Laureate)
- I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul. ── Paul Gauguin (French Artist)
These timeless quotes not only showcase the special status of cats in human civilization but also affirm a fact: regardless of our high status or great achievements, in front of cats, we are merely ordinary caretakers.