Quote by Terry Pratchett

Cats don't hunt seals. They would if they knew what they were and where to find them. But they don't, so that's all right.

Cats don't hunt seals. They would if they knew what they wer

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This quote implies that cats do not possess the knowledge or understanding to hunt seals, suggesting that their natural instincts and hunting abilities are limited to their awareness of prey in their immediate surroundings. The quote implies an acceptance of this fact, attributing it to the fact that cats are simply unaware of the existence and whereabouts of seals. As a result, not hunting seals is seen as acceptable and expected behavior for cats.

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