Cat Quote by Carl Sandburg
“The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over the harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Fog, 1915
Fog arrives silently, like a cat, observing the harbor before moving on.
In simple terms: Fog appears quietly, watches, then leaves
Observe subtle changes before they pass
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- coastal walk
- early morning
- cityscape
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the fog symbolize in your life?
- How do you notice subtle shifts?
Fog’s quiet can mask underlying turbulence