Cat, n. A soft, indestructible automaton provided by nature to be kicked when things go wrong in the domestic circle.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cats are described as durable objects used for emotional venting at home.
- In plain terms
- Cats are built to be kicked when things go wrong.
- What can you take from it?
- Pets absorb household frustration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we lash out?
- How do we handle stress?
Another view
Most people do not kick their pets.
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