Eileen Wilks Quotes

Dogs make sense. They understand hierarchy and the need to cooperate. They come when you call them. A cat though—a cat will take your number and get back to you. Maybe. If he’s in a good mood.

Eileen Wilks

• Needs
• Cat
• Mood
• Numbers
• Hierarchy

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• Dogs make sense. They understand hierarchy and the need to cooperate. They come when you call them. A cat though—a cat will take your number and get back to you. Maybe. If he’s in a good mood.

  

  Eileen Wilks
  • Needs
  • Cat
  • Mood