"What a luxury a cat is, the moments of shocking and startling pleasure in a day, the feel of the beast, the soft sleekness under your palm, the warmth when you wake on a cold night, the grace and char..."
- Doris Lessing
"The white cat Sal-al was lying on the straw matting in the empty conservatory. She looked at us with a wicked, conceited expression as if all her appetites had just been satisfied. She was beautiful. ..."
- Denton Welch
"My cat brought me a toy. I thanked her and threw it. She sat there gave me a look that made me realize people and dogs are the crazy ones."
- Dan Harmon
"And the Lady's mate. Despite having only two legs and small fangs, there was much that was feline in that one, and he approved."
- Anne Bishop