A Quote by Lloyd Alexander

Most cats do not approach humans recklessly. The possibility of concealed weapons, clods or sticks, tend to make them reserved. Homeless cats in particular-with some justification, unfortunately-consider humans their natural enemies. Much ceremony must be observed, and a number of diplomatic feelers put out, before establishing a state of truce.

Lloyd Alexander

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Quote Author

Lloyd Alexander
American - Writer
January 30, 1924 - May 17, 2007

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