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Oliver Herford Quotes

Oliver Herford quotes

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Oliver Herford quote: "Cat: a pygmy lion who loves mice, hates dogs, and patronizes..."
Cat: a pygmy lion who loves mice, hates dogs, and patronizes human beings. Oliver Herford
A man must love a thing very much if he not only practices it without any hope of fame and money, but even... without any hope of doing it well. Oliver Herford
I sometimes think the Pussy-Willows grey. Are Angel Kittens who have lost their way, And every Bulrush on the river bank. A Cat-Tail from some lovely Cat astray. Oliver Herford
At evening when the lamp is lit, The tired Human People sit And doze, or turn with solemn looks The speckled pages of their books. Then I, the Dangerous Kitten, prowl And in the Shadows softly growl, And roam about the farthest floor Where Kitten never trod before. And, crouching in the jungle damp, I watch the Human Hunter’s camp, Ready to spring with fearful roar As soon as I shall hear them snore. And then with stealthy tread I crawl Into the dark and trackless hall, Where 'neath the... Oliver Herford
Oliver Herford quote: "A woman's mind is cleaner than a man's: She changes it more..."
A woman's mind is cleaner than a man's: She changes it more often. Oliver Herford
When I grow up I mean to be. A Lion large and fierce to see. I'll mew so loud that Cook in fright Will give me all the cream in sight. And anyone who dares to say'Poor Puss' to me will rue the day. Then having swallowed him I'll creep. Into the Guest Room Bed to sleep. Oliver Herford
Oliver Herford quote: "Only the young die good."
Only the young die good. Oliver Herford
Oliver Herford quote: "Modesty is the gentle art of enhancing your charm by..."
Modesty is the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it. Oliver Herford
Oliver Herford quote: "Modesty: the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending..."
Modesty: the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it. Oliver Herford
Oliver Herford quote: "A man is known by the silence he keeps."
A man is known by the silence he keeps. Oliver Herford
Oliver Herford quote: "A kiss is a course of procedure cunningly devised, for the..."
A kiss is a course of procedure cunningly devised, for the mutual stopage of speech at a moment when words are superfluous. Oliver Herford
Oliver Herford quote: "Tact: to lie about others as you would have them lie about you."
Tact: to lie about others as you would have them lie about you. Oliver Herford
Oliver Herford quote: "Age, like distance lends a double charm."
Age, like distance lends a double charm. Oliver Herford
Darling: the popular form of address used in speaking to a member of the opposite sex whose name you cannot at the moment remember. Oliver Herford
Oliver Herford quote: "The Irish gave the bagpipes to the Scotts as a joke, but the..."
The Irish gave the bagpipes to the Scotts as a joke, but the Scotts haven't seen the joke yet. Oliver Herford

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