Cat Quote by Kathi Appelt
“Purring is not so different from praying. To a tree, a cat's purr is one of the purest of all prayers, for in it lies a whole mixture of gratitude and longing, the twin ingredients of every prayer.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Underneath” by Kathi Appelt, 2008
A cat’s purr is a sincere prayer, blending gratitude and longing.
In simple terms: Cat purrs are like prayers of thanks and desire.
Key Takeaway
Notice gratitude in simple moments.
Themes
gratitude
longing
spirituality
Mood
calm
contemplative
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- pet care
- meditation
- nature appreciation
Key Concepts
animal behavior
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find gratitude in everyday sounds?
- What does longing teach you about desire?
A Different Perspective
Not all cultures view animal sounds spiritually.
![“Cats make one of the most satisfying sounds in the world: they purr. [...] Almost all cats make us feel good about ourselves because they let us know they feel good about us, about themselves, and about our relationship with them. A purring cat is a form of high praise, like a gold star on a test…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/533/anonymous-1_believe_cats-make-one-of-the-most-satisfying-sou_1711187.jpg)
![“He [the cat] wound himself around her legs, purring the purr of ardent desire like a kettle coming to a boil and then bubbling very fast.” quote by May Sarton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/208/may-sarton-897_ardent_he-the-cat-wound-himself-around-her-legs_459825.jpg)
