A kindly gesture bestowed by us on an animal arouses prodigies of understanding and gratitude.

You don't think before you do something foolish. You do your thinking afterwards.

Time spent with a cat is never wasted.

Look for a long time at what pleases you, and a longer time at what pains you.

What a wonderful life I've had! I only wish I'd realized it sooner.

Truffles must come to the table in their own stock and as you break open this jewel sprung from a poverty-stricken soil, imagine - if you have never visited it - the desolate kingdom where it rules.

Writing only leads to more writing.