Theophile Gautier ( 6 of 6 )
If you are worthy of its affection, a cat will be your friend but never your slave.
If you are worthy of its affection, a cat will be your friend but never your slave.
High art alone is eternal and the bust outlives the city.
[Fr., L'Art supreme
Seule a l'eternite
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High art alone is eternal and the bust outlives the city.
[Fr., L'Art supreme
Seule a l'eternite
Et le buste
Survit la cite.]
Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!
Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!
It is difficult to obtain the friendship of a cat. It is a philosophical animal... one that does not place read more
It is difficult to obtain the friendship of a cat. It is a philosophical animal... one that does not place its affections thoughtlessly.
To love is to admire with the heart; to admire is to love with the mind
To love is to admire with the heart; to admire is to love with the mind
Down comes rain drop, bubble follows;
On the house-top one by one
Flock the synagogue of swallows,
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Down comes rain drop, bubble follows;
On the house-top one by one
Flock the synagogue of swallows,
Met to vote that autumn's gone.
