"A kitten is in the animal world what a rosebud is in the garden"
- Robert Southey
About this Quote
This quote by Robert Southey is a comparison in between a kitten and a rosebud. He is recommending that a kitty is a symbol of innocence and appeal in the animal world, simply as a rosebud is a sign of innocence and charm in the garden. The quote suggests that both the kittycat and the rosebud are delicate and pure, which they both bring pleasure and delight to those who observe them. It is a tip that even the tiniest of animals can bring us joy and that charm can be found in the most unforeseen locations. The quote also acts as a tip to value the charm of nature and to make the effort to value the small things in life.
This quote is written / told by Robert Southey between August 12, 1774 and March 21, 1843. He/she was a famous Poet from England, the quote is categorized under the topic Pet. The author also have 15 other quotes.
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"Certainly it is wrong to be cruel to animals and the destruction of a whole species can be a great evil. The capacity for feelings of pleasure and pain and for the form of life of which animals are capable clearly impose duties of compassion and humanity in their case"
"Independence is all very well, but we animals never allow our friends to make fools of themselves beyond a certain limit; and that limit you've reached"
