Lilian Jackson Braun Professions : Writer Born : June 20, 1913 Died : June 4, 2011 Browse All Authors Top 21 quotes by Lilian Jackson Braun To understand a cat, you must realize that he has has own gifts, his own viewpoint, even his own morality Lilian Jackson Braun viewpoints morality cat Cats never strike a pose that isn't photogenic. Lilian Jackson Braun cat humanity animal No one ever owns a cat...you share a common habitation on a basis of equal rights and mutual respects...although somehow the cat always comes out ahead of the deal. Lilian Jackson Braun cat rights common A library card is the start of a lifelong adventure. Lilian Jackson Braun library adventure kids Dogs have their day but cats have 365. Lilian Jackson Braun cat pet dog The way to test a man's sincerity is to serve him a bad cup of coffee. If he doesn't comment, he is not to be trusted. Lilian Jackson Braun coffee wisdom men At dinner time he would sit in a corner, concentrating; and suddenly they would say, 'Time to feed the cat,' as if it were their idea. Lilian Jackson Braun dinner cat ideas ...if you've never been cussed out by a Siamese, you don't know what profanity is all about! Lilian Jackson Braun profanity ifs knows Home is where i hang my toothbrush and where the cats have their commode Lilian Jackson Braun toothbrushes cat home Cats don't fight for their rights; they take them for granted. They have a right to be fed, watered, stroked on demand and supplied with a lap and a clean commode Lilian Jackson Braun cat fighting rights Cats have a contempt of speech. Why should they talk when they can communicate without words? Lilian Jackson Braun cat speech should Are those cat hairs on your lapel, or have you been dating a blonde with a crew cut? Lilian Jackson Braun cat cutting hair People who really appreciated animals always asked their names. Lilian Jackson Braun names animal people Cats are fond of mooning. Lilian Jackson Braun cat Cats hate a closed door, you know, regardless of which side they're on. If they're out, they want to get in, and if they're in, they want to get out. Lilian Jackson Braun cat hate doors When you don't know what to do with yourself, do something for someone else. Lilian Jackson Braun knows The more you talk to cats ... the smarter they become. An occasional 'nice kitty' will have no measurable effect; intelligent conversation is required. Lilian Jackson Braun cat nice intelligent Small birds throw seeds out of the feeder; large birds pick them up off the ground, but the squirrels try to muscle in. Lilian Jackson Braun squirrels trying bird Cats are cats . . . the world over! These intelligent, peace-loving, four-footed friends- who are without prejudice, without hate, without greed- may someday teach us something. -James Mackintosh Qwilleran Lilian Jackson Braun cat intelligent hate Beware of the clever ones; the dumb ones are safer. Lilian Jackson Braun dumb clever Similar Authors Ihab Hassan writer Ingmar Bergman writer Isabella Bird writer Ivan E. Coyote writer Al Feldstein writer Bert Sugar writer All Authors
