Darlene > Darlene's Quotes

“People have forgotten this truth," the fox said. "But you mustn’t forget it. You become responsible forever for what you’ve tamed. You’re responsible for your rose.”
― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

“I hate writing, I love having written.”
― Dorothy Parker

“Take care of your dog because a dead dog is NOT a fun companion!”
― Darlene Arden

“Don't always carry your Toy dog. Small dogs have four on the floor and they can use them.”
― Darlene Arden

“Old wives' tales have hurt cats. They're not true! Who are those Old Wives?”
― Darlene Arden, The Complete Cat's Meow: Everything You Need to Know about Caring for Your Cat

“You know, Professor, this stray kitten and you have one very important thing in common.'

'I can't imagine,' responded the professor coolly.

'Your life is the most important thing in the world to you,' said His Holiness. 'Same for this kitten.”
― David Michie, The Dalai Lama's Cat

“Surely you're not saying that the life of a human and the life of an animal are of the same value?' he ventured.

'As humans we have much greater potential, of course,' His Holiness replied. 'But the way we all want very much to stay alive, the way we cling to our particular experience of consciousness-in this way human and animal are equal.”
― David Michie, The Dalai Lama's Cat

“We all share these wishes. But also the way we look for happiness and try to avoid discomfort is the same. Who among us does not enjoy a delicious meal? Who does not wish to sleep in a safe, comfortable bed? Author, monk—or stray kitten—we are all equal in that.” Across the coffee table, the history professor shifted in his seat. “Most of all,” the Dalai Lama said, leaning over and stroking me with his index finger, “all of us just want to be loved.”
― David Michie, The Dalai Lama's Cat

“Most people think that their only option is to change their circumstances. But these are not the true causes of their unhappiness. It has more to do with the way they think about their circumstances.”
― David Michie, The Dalai Lama's Cat

“When we think of other beings with compassion, this makes us happiest. When we consider how to help others avoid suffering and give them contentment, we, ourselves, are the first to benefit.”
― David Michie, The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Power of Meow