There is something about the presence of a cat... that seems to take the bite out of being alone.

Never believe that animals suffer less than humans. Pain is the same for them that it is for us. Even worse, because they cannot help themselves.

Work - other people's work - is an intolerable idea to a cat. Can you picture cats herding sheep or agreeing to pull a cart? They will not inconvenience themselves to the slightest degree.

With dogs and people, it's love in big splashy colours. When you're involved with a cat, you're dealing in pastels.

There is something about the presence of a cat... that seems to take the bite out of being alone.

Never ask a hungry cat whether he loves you for yourself alone.

In my experience, cats and beds seem to be a natural combination.