Cleveland Amory quotes

Cleveland Amory, born on September 2, 1917, was an American author, activist, and humorist. He is best known for his advocacy work in animal welfare and his witty writing style. Throughout his career, Amory penned numerous books, including "The Cat Who Came for Christmas" which became a bestseller. His passion for animal rights led him to found the Fund for Animals, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting animals from abuse and exploitation. Amory's captivating storytelling and his efforts to raise awareness about animal welfare issues have garnered him immense recognition. Discover the inspiring work of Cleveland Amory, an influential figure who combined passion, humor, and advocacy to make a positive impact on animal rights.

The New England conscience does not stop you from doing what you shouldn't-it just stops you from enjoying it.

- Cleveland Amory

The opera is like a husband with a foreign title - expensive to support, hard to understand and therefore a supreme social challenge.

- Cleveland Amory

The facts of life are very stubborn things.

- Cleveland Amory

I can't take a well-tanned person seriously.

- Cleveland Amory

There are three terrible ages of childhood - 1 to 10, 10 to 20, and 20 to 30.

- Cleveland Amory

As anyone who has ever been around a cat for any length of time well knows, cats have enormous patience with the limitations of the human kind.

- Cleveland Amory