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Paul Gallico was a British novelist born on July 26, 1897, and died on July 15, 1976. Known for his adventure and exploration-themed novels, his works have been beloved by readers worldwide.

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Famous Paul Gallico Quotes

“Peter thought that he had noticed the shine of tears in her eyes, though of course it couldn't be so, since he had never heard of cats shedding tears. It was only later he was to learn that they could both laugh and cry.”

Cry Tears Laughter Cat Crying Laugh Cats

Book:Jennie

Source: Jennie

“No one has ever been able to discover how they [cats] make this subtle sound, and what is more, no one ever will. It is a secret that has endured from the very beginning of the time of cats and will never be revealed.”

Able Sound Secret Cat Subtle Purring

Book:The silent miaow: a manual for kittens, strays, and homeless cats

Source: The silent miaow: a manual for kittens, strays, and homeless cats

“Kittens can happen to anyone.”

Happens Humanity Animal Cat Pet Kitten

Book:The silent miaow: a manual for kittens, strays, and homeless cats

Source: The silent miaow: a manual for kittens, strays, and homeless cats

“A cat doesn't linger over making it's desires felt.”

Desire Felt Cat

Author:Paul Gallico

“Everything a cat is and does physically is to me beautiful, lovely, stimulating, soothing, attractive and an enchantment.”

Doe Beautiful Cat Lovely Attractive Soothing Enchantment

Book:Honorable Cat

Source: Honorable Cat

“There is the little matter of disposal of droppings in which the cat is far ahead of its rivals. The dog is somehow thrilled by what he or any of his friends have produced, hates to leave it, adores smelling it, and sometimes eats it.”

Littles Sometimes Matter Hate Dog Training Cat Adore Rivals Dropping Dog Training

Book:Honorable Cat

Source: Honorable Cat

“If you like cats and have some, you get kittens; and if you like kittens and enjoy having them about, they grow up and you get more cats.”

Ifs Grows Enjoy Growing Up Cat Kitten

Book:Honorable Cat

Source: Honorable Cat

About the Author

Born: July 26, 1897
Died: July 15, 1976
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 24

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Farewell to SportRelated source material

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The Snow GooseRelated source material

The silent miaow: a manual for kittens, strays, and homeless catsRelated source material

Confessions of a Story WriterRelated source material

Further Confessions of a Story Writer: Stories Old and NewRelated source material

Ludmila: A Story Of LiechtensteinRelated source material

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