People who really appreciated animals always asked their names.

Small birds throw seeds out of the feeder; large birds pick them up off the ground, but the squirrels try to muscle in.

To understand a cat, you must realize that he has has own gifts, his own viewpoint, even his own morality

The more you talk to cats ... the smarter they become. An occasional 'nice kitty' will have no measurable effect; intelligent conversation is required.

Cats don't fight for their rights; they take them for granted. They have a right to be fed, watered, stroked on demand and supplied with a lap and a clean commode

I'm beginning to be skeptical of my own skepticism.

The way to test a man's sincerity is to serve him a bad cup of coffee. If he doesn't comment, he is not to be trusted.