Cat ProverbsCat proverbs are filled with humor, insight, wisdom, and a deep knowledge of the feline philosophy. Indeed, the felines of our lives inspire us to look at the world around us with new eyes. If you are looking for some words of feline wittiness, foresight and sagacity, you’re in the right place. Below you will find a collection of cat proverbs, aphorisms and sayings from around the world.  Cat ProverbsA cat bitten once by a snake dreads even rope. ~ Arabian ProverbThe cat was created when the lion sneezed. – Arabian Proverb All cats look alike in the dark. ~ American Proverb If you can't feed the cats, you must feed the rats. ~ American Proverb The cat is mighty dignified, until the dog comes by. ~ American Proverb My soul feels as disturbed as if a cat were treading my heart. ~ Chinese Proverb When rats infest the Palace a lame cat is better than the swiftest horse. ~ Chinese Proverb Those who dislike cats will be carried to the cemetery in the rain. ~ Dutch Proverb An overdressed woman is like a cat dressed in saffron. ~ Egyptian Proverb Ale will make a cat speak. ~ English Proverb A cat in gloves catches no mice. ~ English Proverb If you stared deep into a cat's eyes, you would be able to see into the world of spirits. ~ English Proverb When the cat's away, the mice will play. ~ English Proverb The cat has nine lives - three for playing, three for straying, and three for staying. ~ English Proverb A cat may go to a monastery, but she still remains a cat. ~ Ethiopian Proverb The dog may be wonderful prose, but only the cat is poetry. ~ French Proverb The cat who frightens the mice away is as good as the cat who eats them ~ German Proverb A cat is a lion in a jungle of small bushes. ~ Indian Proverb The cat is magical and the bringer of good luck. ~ Indian Proverb If a cat had a dowry she would often be kissed. ~ Irish Proverb Nature breaks through the eyes of the cat. ~ Irish Proverb To please himself only the cat purrs. ~ Irish Proverb He is as quiet as a cat. ~ Japanese Proverb The cat loves fish, but hates wet feet. ~ Medieval Proverb After dark all cats are leopards. ~ Native American Proverb The cat wonders at its own tail. ~ Spanish Proverb The cat always leaves a mark on his friend. ~ Spanish Proverb Cat sayings and proverbs of unknown originIf you want to know the character of a man, find out what his cat thinks of him. A good cat deserves a good rat. When I'm in the doghouse, my cats still come to visit. A cornered cat becomes as fierce as a lion. Life is hard. Soften yours with a cat. Buy a dog a toy, and he'll play with it forever. Buy a cat a present, and it will play with the wrapper for 10 minutes. A rose has thorns, a cat has claws; certainly both are worth the risk. Cats have amazingly keen hearing but go conveniently deaf when you call. Cats leave pawprints on our hearts. Curiosity killed the cat. More cat sayings (unknown origin)Cat's motto: No matter what you've done wrong, always try to make it look like the dog did it. To a cat, the world is his litter box. For more morsels of feline wisdom, please visit the following pages.
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