Quote by Michel de Montaigne

When I play with my cat, who knows if I am not a pastime for her more than she is to me?

When I play with my cat, who knows if I am not a pastime for

Summary

This quote reflects the idea that the interactions between humans and animals are not one-sided. It suggests that the narrator, while engaging in play with their cat, ponders if they may actually be just as much of a source of amusement for the cat as the cat is for them. It highlights the possibility of reciprocal enjoyment and companionship in the relationship between humans and animals.

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Cats

By Michel de Montaigne

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