Quote by Ernest Hemingway

A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not.

A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one

Summary

This quote highlights the genuine nature of a cat's emotions compared to humans. While people often conceal their true emotions due to various factors, cats display absolute emotional honesty. Cats are unable to mask their feelings, making their emotions more transparent and pure. This quote suggests that the honesty displayed by cats can serve as a contrast to the complex emotional state of human beings.

Topics

Deception/lying

By Ernest Hemingway

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