--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: She comes to me when she wants to be fed…" description: "\"She comes to me when she wants to be fed. And after I feed her -- guess what -- she's off to wherever she wants to be in the house, until the next time..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ff/rush-limbaugh-28_adoration_she-comes-to-me-when-she-wants-to-be-fed_2708505.jpg" --- # She comes to me when she wants to be fed. And after I feed… ![“She comes to me when she wants to be fed. And after I feed her -- guess what -- she's off to wherever she wants to be in the house, until the next time she gets hungry. She's smart enough to know she can't feed herself. She's actually a very smart cat. She gets loved. She gets adoration. She gets…” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ff/rush-limbaugh-28_adoration_she-comes-to-me-when-she-wants-to-be-fed_2708505.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ff/rush-limbaugh-28_adoration_she-comes-to-me-when-she-wants-to-be-fed_2708505.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ff/rush-limbaugh-28_adoration_she-comes-to-me-when-she-wants-to-be-fed_2708505.jpg) > “She comes to me when she wants to be fed. And after I feed her -- guess what -- she's off to wherever she wants to be in the house, until the next time she gets hungry. She's smart enough to know she can't feed herself. She's actually a very smart cat. She gets loved. She gets adoration. She gets petted. She gets fed. And she doesn't have to do anything for it, which is why I say this cat's taught me more about women, than anything my whole life.” [Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rush-limbaugh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A cat’s self‑sufficiency teaches that affection can be given without demanding effort, reflecting on gender dynamics. **In simple terms:** Cats teach passive affection. Key Takeaway Observe self‑reliant affection. Themes independence affection gender roles Mood reflective humorous Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - pet ownership - romantic expectations - family life Key Concepts animal behavior relationship dynamics Questions to Reflect On - What does the cat illustrate about dependence? - How do you balance giving and receiving? 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