Affection Quote by Theophile Gautier

If you are worthy of its affection, a cat will be your friend but never your slave.

— Theophile Gautier

It is difficult to obtain the friendship of a cat. It is a philosophical animal... one that does not place its affections thoughtlessly.

— Theophile Gautier

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Cats are very affectionate. But you have to earn their love.

— James Bowen

It is difficult to obtain the friendship of a cat.

— Theophile Gautier

Before a Cat will condescend To treat you as a trusted friend, Some little token of esteem Is needed, like a dish of cream;…

— Anonymous

A cat will be your friend, but never your slave.

— Theophile Gautier

Before a cat will condescend to treat you as a trusted friend, some little token of esteem is needed, like a dish of cream.

— T. S. Eliot

When a man loves cats, I am his friend and comrade, without further introduction.

— Mark Twain

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