Quote by Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson

One of the most striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives.http://www.twainquotes.com/

One of the most striking differences between a cat and a lie

Summary

This quote by Mark Twain humorously juxtaposes the concept of a cat's multiple lives with the deceitfulness of a lie. Twain suggests that unlike a cat, a lie does not have multiple chances or opportunities for redemption. While cats are believed to have nine lives in folklore, serving as a symbol of resilience or second chances, lies possess no such possibility. Twain's statement implies that lies carry a sense of finality and inevitable consequences, in contrast to the fabled persistence of a cat.

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Deception/lying

By Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson

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