There is, indeed, no single quality of the cat that man could not emu… — Carl Van Vechten

There is, indeed, no single quality of the cat that man could not emulate to his advantage.

Carl Van VechtenWriter · American · 1880 – 1964

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Respect the masterpiece. It is true reverence to man. There is no quality so great, none so much needed now. — Frank Lloyd Wright
Patience is the most necessary quality for business, many a man would rather you heard his story than grant his request. — Lord Chesterfield
When a man must force himself to be faithful in his love, this is hardly better than unfaithfulness. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld
The cat, it is well to remember, remains the friend of man because it pleases him to do so and not because he must. — Carl Van Vechten
An ordinary kitten will ask more questions than any five-year-old. — Carl Van Vechten
As an inspiration to the author, I do not think the cat can be over-estimated. He suggests so much grace, power, beauty, motion, mysticism. I do not wonder that many writers love cats; I am only surprised that all do not. — Carl Van Vechten