Jules François Felix Fleury-Husson (Champfleury) Quotes

If you would know what a cat is thinking about, you must hold its paw in your hand for a long time.

Jules François Felix Fleury-Husson

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• If you would know what a cat is thinking about, you must hold its paw in your hand for a long time.

  

  Jules François Felix Fleury-Husson
  • Thinking
  • Cat
  • Hold