Quote by Sir William Watson

His friends he loved. His direst earthly foes -- cats -- I believe he did but feign to hate. My hand will miss the insinuated nose, mine eyes the tail that wagg'd contempt at Fate.

His friends he loved. His direst earthly foes -- cats -- I b

Summary

This quote suggests that the person being described outwardly expressed disdain towards cats, but in reality, they secretly loved them. The speaker reflects on how they will miss the playful interactions with the cat, imagining their hand missing the feel of the cat's nose and their eyes longing for the dismissive flicks of its tail. This quote highlights the complexity of human emotions and showcases the potential for hidden affections and contradictory feelings towards even the most unexpected things.

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Dogs

By Sir William Watson

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