Pet quote by James Herriot

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I have felt cats rubbing their faces against mine and touching my cheek with claws carefully sheathed. These things, to
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"I have felt cats rubbing their faces against mine and touching my cheek with claws carefully sheathed. These things, to me, are expressions of love"

- James Herriot

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This quote by James Herriot speaks to the deep connection in between human beings and cats. He is expressing the love that felines can show us, even if it is not in the exact same way that humans reveal love. He is stating that cats reveal their love for us in their own method, such as rubbing their faces against ours and touching our cheeks with their claws. He is stating that these little gestures are expressions of love, and that we should appreciate them. This quote speaks to the special bond between cats and humans, and how cats can show us their love in their own unique way. It is a reminder that cats can show us enjoy, even if it is not in the very same method that human beings show love.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by James Herriot between October 3, 1916 and February 23, 1995. He/she was a famous Writer from United Kingdom, the quote is categorized under the topic Pet. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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