Refined and delicate natures understand the cat. Women, poets, and artists hold it in great esteem, for they recognize the exquisite delicacy of its nervous system; indeed, only coarse natures fail to discern the natural distinction of the cat.

[A kitten] gets himself into every kind of trouble.

He is proud of the lustre of his coat, and cannot endure that a hair of it shall lie the wrong way.

The love of dress is very marked in this attractive animal.

There is no more intrepid explorer than a kitten.

A little drowsing cat is an image of perfect beatitude.

If you would know what a cat is thinking about, you must hold its paw in your hand for a long time.