Quotes by William S. Burroughs, The Cat Inside

Explore a curated collection of 12 quotes by William S. Burroughs, The Cat Inside. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

We are the cats inside. We are the cats who cannot walk alone, and for us there is only one place. — William S. Burroughs, The Cat Inside
Cat hate reflects an ugly, stupid, loutish, bigoted spirit. There can be no compromise with this Ugly Spirit. — William S. Burroughs, The Cat Inside
For the last four years of her life, Mother was in a nursing home called Chateins in St. Louis ... [S]ix months before s — William S. Burroughs, The Cat Inside
A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing — William S. Burroughs, The Cat Inside
Like all pure creatures, cats are practical. — William S. Burroughs, The Cat Inside
The cat does not offer services. The cat offers itself. Of course he wants care and shelter. You don't buy love for noth — William S. Burroughs, The Cat Inside
Evidence indicates that cats were first tamed in Egypt. The Egyptians stored grain, which attracted rodents, which attra — William S. Burroughs, The Cat Inside
The cat does not offer services. The cat offers itself. — William S. Burroughs, The Cat Inside
And there are my cats, engaged in a ritual that goes back thousands of years, tranquilly licking themselves after the me — William S. Burroughs, The Cat Inside
There is a kidney-shaped fish pool outside the picture window. I cleaned it out and put in some large goldfish I bought — William S. Burroughs, The Cat Inside
May 4, 1985. I am packing for a short trip to New York to discuss the cat book with Brion. In the front room where the k — William S. Burroughs, The Cat Inside
The white cat symbolizes the silvery moon prying into corners and cleansing the sky for the day to follow. The white cat — William S. Burroughs, The Cat Inside