Quote by Joseph Wood Krutch

Cats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm to ask for what you want.

Cats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm

Summary

This quote implies that cats have a natural inclination to ask for what they desire without fear of negative consequences. It suggests that cats perceive making requests as harmless and worth a try. This can be interpreted as a reminder for humans to be bold in pursuing their wants and needs, as there is no harm in asking for what we want.

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