Quote by Joseph Barbera

I hope we don't get to the point where we have to have the cat stop chasing the mouse to teach him glassblowing and basket weaving.

I hope we don't get to the point where we have to have the c

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This quote sarcastically expresses concern about the importance of maintaining focus and not diverting one's attention to irrelevant or unnecessary activities. It highlights the absurdity of prioritizing certain skills or tasks over others, suggesting that it would be pointless to interrupt a cat's natural inclination to chase a mouse in order to teach it unrelated and insignificant skills such as glassblowing or basket weaving. Ultimately, the quote emphasizes the importance of staying focused on relevant and essential pursuits.

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