Is there not glory enough in living the days given to us? You should know there is adventure in simply being among those we love and the things we love, and beauty, too.

All agreed that Quickset was the cleverest cat in the world. And, since Quickset had the same opinion, it was surely true.

The point is not to look back, but to look ahead to what you hope still to do.

I can't single out one of my books or characters as a favorite. In the same way that I don't have a favorite kidney, my books are organically all part of myself. I might even say that put all together, the books are one ongoing, developing story - which, not coincidentally, happens to be my own lifestory.

Two cats can live as cheaply as one, and their owner has twice as much fun

Just because you've seen something doesn't mean you'll stop looking. There's always something you didn't see before.

If you want truth you should begin by giving it.