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“Then in a great crash they threw themselves to the floor, ears flopped down, the whites of their eyes showing, looking the way only a dog can look who is totally disappointed. Indeed, they were the very pictures of disappointment.”

Quote by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson

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Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson
Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson

Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson is a renowned author born on March 28, 1941. His works span across various fields including animal psychology, child psychology, and literary criticism. Masson is known for his in-depth research in animal psychology, particularly in the study of wolves and cats. His books 'The Call of the Wild: The Wisdom of the Wolves' and 'The Enigma of the Cat: A Feline Reflection' have been highly appreciated by readers. more

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