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Cats Quote by H.P. Lovecraft

“The dog appeals to cheap and facile emotions; the cat to the deepest founts of imagination and cosmic perception in the human mind. It is no accident that the contemplative Egyptians, together with such later poetic spirits as Poe, Gautier, Baudelaire, and Swinburne, were all sincere worshippers…” quote by H.P. Lovecraft
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““The dog appeals to cheap and facile emotions; the cat to the deepest founts of imagination and cosmic perception in the human mind. It is no accident that the contemplative Egyptians, together with such later poetic spirits as Poe, Gautier, Baudelaire, and Swinburne, were all sincere worshippers of the supple grimalkin.””

H.P. Lovecraft

About This Quote

Source Essay: Supernatural Horror in Literature, 1927

Dogs evoke simple emotions, while cats inspire deep imagination and cosmic perception, reflecting humanity's dual nature.

In simple terms: Dogs = simple; cats = profound.

Key Takeaway

Explore both simple and deep emotional triggers.

Themes

emotion imagination dual nature

Mood

contemplative poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • art critique
  • creative writing
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

symbolism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you experience these contrasts?
  • Can other animals hold similar dual meanings?
A Different Perspective

May overgeneralize animal symbolism.

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