Cats are autocrats of naked self-interest. They are both amoral and immoral, consciously breaking rules. Their ''evil'' look at such times is no human projection the cat may be the only animal who savors the perverse or reflects upon it. (Camille Paglia)

Cats are autocrats of naked self-interest. They are both amoral and immoral, consciously breaking rules. Their ''evil'' look at such times is no human projection the cat may be the only animal who savors the perverse or reflects upon it.

Camille Paglia

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