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Margaret Benson, born on June 16, 1865, and died on May 13, 1916, was an English author known for her portrayals of rural life and profound insights into social issues.

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“A plate is distasteful to a cat, a newspaper still worse; they like to eat sticky pieces of meat sitting on a cushioned chair or a nice Persian rug.”

Stills Pieces Nice Sitting Cat Newspapers Meat Chairs Plates Persian Sticky Distasteful

Book:The soul of a cat: and other stories

Source: The soul of a cat: and other stories

“The cat is, above all things, a dramatist.”

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Book:The soul of a cat: and other stories

Source: The soul of a cat: and other stories

“He lives in the halflights in secret places, free and alone, this mysterious little great being whom his mistress calls, My cat.”

Littles Secret Cat Mysterious Mistress Secret Places

Book:The soul of a cat: and other stories

Source: The soul of a cat: and other stories

“Dogs have owners, cats have staff.”

Dog Cat Owners Staff

Author:Margaret Benson

About the Author

Born: June 16, 1865
Died: May 13, 1916
Known for: Author
Quotes: 10

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The Venture of Rational FaithRelated source material

The soul of a cat: and other storiesRelated source material

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