Saturday, 8 February 2025

Truisms



I'm sure we can all relate to this. 

Cats are honest. They don't pretend to be something they're not. They don't seek to diminish people, building them up in order to knock them down. They don't tell lies. They don't ruin people's lives. 

Most people are decent human beings, but it's the ones who are not who give mankind a bad name.

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  1. Debby8 February 2025 at 02:04

    It just seems like the less than decent folks are so loud!🙉

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    1. jabblog8 February 2025 at 14:03

      Very true! Empty vessels make the most noise, though.

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  2. Anvilcloud8 February 2025 at 02:30

    Yes, Debby. Those folk are dominating.

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  3. Sharon8 February 2025 at 02:53

    So true

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  4. Bob8 February 2025 at 02:54

    You always know where you stand with cats!

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    1. jabblog8 February 2025 at 14:04

      . . . usually in an inferior position . . . 😺😸

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  5. River8 February 2025 at 03:39

    Very true, though some cats might try to lie, when they yowl for food/treats pretending they are starving when they already ate.

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    1. jabblog8 February 2025 at 14:05

      That is true, but it's not 'naughty' lying, is it? 😸😺😹

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  6. roentare8 February 2025 at 04:20

    Cats do carry that majestic yet elegant quality

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  7. Dorothy Borders8 February 2025 at 04:21

    Cats are some of my favorite people.

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  8. Tigger's Mum8 February 2025 at 06:11

    While I am devoted to cats I am sure there are a few among cats who are also possessed of pure evil. They are fully at one with themselves however whatever their motivations. They don't need analysts to come to terms with themselves. My fav is Horse in the Footrot Flats cartoon strip.

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    1. jabblog8 February 2025 at 14:09

      I don't know that cartoon. I'll have to look it up. I just did (look it up) I wonder why it hasn't spread further than New Zealand. I like Simon's Cat. 😹😺😸

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  9. local alien8 February 2025 at 07:12

    While generally I agree with that I don't agree on cats. They're sly annoying creatures. But then I've got to deal with a dozen or more wild cats who dig up my pots, climb all over outside tables, won't let us eat outside in peace, regularly haul things to the ground and break them. And generally break my nerves.
    As for folks.... there are many different sorts. A very mixed bag

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    1. jabblog8 February 2025 at 14:09

      I can understand that cats you've not invited can drive you mad.

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  10. hels8 February 2025 at 07:23

    Most of the people I know personally are decent enough and some are wonderful. But the stories I see on Facebook are awful. Are those stories made up? Or are only the most horrible stories selected for publication?

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    1. jabblog8 February 2025 at 14:10

      Some people seek sensationalism and don't deserve the attention they get.

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  11. JayCee8 February 2025 at 08:25

    Cats are OK, except for the ones who use my garden as a toilet.

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    1. jabblog8 February 2025 at 14:11

      That is annoying, especially if you've just planted something special.

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  12. jenny_o8 February 2025 at 09:12

    For cats . . . and all non-human creatures, I would add . . . any negative behavior is based on the instinct to survive. Humans, though - the negative behavior is based on gaining power and wealth. And some folks say humans are superior. Hah. I don't think so.

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    1. jabblog8 February 2025 at 14:12

      Humans are superior in some instances, but many other species are more empathetic, it seems.

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  13. Poppypatchwork8 February 2025 at 09:48

    Sadly it only takes a few, and if given power......

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    1. jabblog8 February 2025 at 14:12

      . . . and with loud voices and huge amounts of money behind them . . .

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  14. Lyssa Medana8 February 2025 at 10:28

    All the cats I've known have had stronger personalities than many people.

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  15. Lynn and Precious8 February 2025 at 11:14

    Your last sentence is it all about human race. Course I love my cat so I'm prejudiced towards kitties.

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  16. Ann8 February 2025 at 11:36

    This is so incredibly true. The sad part is that I've seen so many humans that are like that and seem to always come out on top. I suppose it just hasn't been their turn for the karma bus yet.

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    1. jabblog8 February 2025 at 14:20

      You're right and it seems so unfair that people who do wicked things aren't always brought to book.

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  17. Ingrid8 February 2025 at 12:45

    That's why I would never name a dog "Trump" !

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  18. Anonymous8 February 2025 at 13:40

    I was never a cat person UNTIL we have the best ever grand cat. I do understand now about cats.

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    1. Anonymous8 February 2025 at 13:41

      The comment above is by Judee at Gluten Free A-Z blog. Sorry- forgot to sign in .

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    2. jabblog8 February 2025 at 14:21

      Aww, so sweet.

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  19. Alana8 February 2025 at 14:12

    So true.

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  20. MadSnapper n Beau8 February 2025 at 14:16

    Beau is a dog and loves cats, rabbits, coons, possums and all humans. I have often said out loud, to bad humans are not like you Beau. He loves everyone he comes in contact with, human or critter. I think cats and dogs and humans are all alike in that some are good and some are not.. the only difference is the humans choose to do what they do,

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    1. jabblog8 February 2025 at 14:23

      There are no bad dogs, only bad owners and bad breeders. Go, Beau! 🐶

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  21. Boud8 February 2025 at 14:53

    Animals are so rational. They tell you what they want, you comply, they're fine. They don't whine that you should have known what they really meant, and you shouldn't need to be told, etc.

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  22. Steve Reed8 February 2025 at 15:51

    Ha! I can ABSOLUTELY relate to that.

    Olga likes cats too, but mostly to chase.

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    1. jabblog8 February 2025 at 16:21

      Ha ha! Our fist Jack Russell once chased a cat, but the cat sat down and looked back at her, and she didn't know what to do. It was funny.
      When we later acquired a young cat, one of the other JRs jumped up on my lap in confusion. I think we were lucky, or at least our cats were, with our Jack Russells (all four of them!).

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  23. jabblog8 February 2025 at 16:22

    *first*

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  24. Kathy G8 February 2025 at 18:38

    I believe that is a Mark Twain quote. He was known to be a cat lover.

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    1. jabblog8 February 2025 at 22:07

      I just looked it up - should have done so earlier - and it was by Mark Twain, as you said, but about a dog.

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  25. Mary Kirkland8 February 2025 at 20:13

    I've never had a cat as a pet because I'm allergic.

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    1. jabblog8 February 2025 at 22:08

      My son-in-law loves cats but cannot have one because, like you, he's allergic to them.

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  26. Lowcarb team member8 February 2025 at 21:18

    I'm not really a pet person, it's not that I don't like pets, it's just I have never had a strong ambition or want to own one.
    Humans (and probably pets) come in all shapes and sizes, a mix of personality ... if you treat someone kindly more often or not they treat you the same ... but of course there are always exceptions to this !!!

    Hope you are having a good weekend.

    All the best Jan

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    1. jabblog8 February 2025 at 22:12

      I think there are a lot of people, maybe the majority, who feel as you do about pets. I can understand that. The weekend is going well - England beat France in the rugby, which was unexpected.

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  27. CJ Kennedy8 February 2025 at 21:33

    And so many of those people are running around in the U.S. government.

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  28. Hill Top Post8 February 2025 at 21:42

    Having spent a lot of time with cats lately, I can honestly second this. They are what they are! Like them, or leave them. I LIKE them!

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  29. jabblog8 February 2025 at 22:13

    So do I! 😺😸😺

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  30. DeniseinVA9 February 2025 at 06:49

    That was my father’s favorite phrase except that his was “The more people I come across, the more I like my dog.” I didn’t realize he was quoting Twain of sorts. I am not sure he did either :)

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    1. jabblog9 February 2025 at 11:33

      Your father was a policeman, so he would have seen the very worst of people.

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  31. Polyester Princess9 February 2025 at 18:48

    I totally agree! xxx

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