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      • “Of all God's creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the leash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve the man, but it would deteriorate the cat.” ― Mark Twain
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  2. Dec 8, 2023 · Twain adds that crossing man with a cat would deteriorate the cat. This introduces an unexpected philosophical concept - the inherent danger of tampering with the natural order. It prompts us to question the ethical implications of altering or manipulating other species, even if it may hold potential benefits for our own kind.

  3. If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve man, but it would deteriorate the cat. - Notebook, 1894. I simply can't resist a cat, particularly a purring one. They are the cleanest, cunningest, and most intelligent things I know, outside of the girl you love, of course.

  4. Mark Twain, AKA Samuel Clemens, turned his signature wit to a number of subjects–boyhood, the legend of King Arthur and even cats. “If man could be crossed with the cat,” he once wrote ...

  5. Feb 22, 2024 · “Of all God's creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the leash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve the man, but it would deteriorate the cat.” ― Mark Twain

  6. Twain’s wit and humor were also evident when it came to cats. He once quipped, “If man could be crossed with a cat, it would improve man’s moral character; but it would damage the cat.” This quote shows Twain’s sense of humor and love for clever wordplay while still emphasizing his admiration for cats.

  7. Mar 2, 2021 · 8.“If man could be crossed with the cat, it would improve man but deteriorate the cat.” -Mark Twain. 9.“Whenever he was out of luck and a little down-hearted, he would fall to mourning over the loss of a wonderful cat he used to.”

  8. Apr 28, 2016 · “If man could be crossed with a cat, it would improve man but deteriorate the cat.” ― Mark Twain, Notebook

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