I got this cutie in packet.

If you know, you know: Cats are the world’s most enviable creatures. They sleep 14 hours a day. They are fastidious, discerning, and impeccably well groomed. They live for a warm sunbeam, a nosh, and a nap. They do what they want, when they want. And they definitely don’t care what anyone thinks. Plus, there’s this incontrovertible fact: They’re just plain gorgeous.

Dog people, feel free to keep right on scrolling. (We know you have opinions on this!) But cat people will nod along in agreement with these 45 cat quotes that perfectly sum up the feline existence — and the experience of sharing your home with one.

From poignant and philosophical to funny or snarky, these cat quotes offer a sentiment for any occasion — whether you need the perfect social media caption for those cute kitty photos, a greeting card message for a fellow cat lover, a cheery saying to hang over your desk, or a way to express sympathy over the loss of a cherished pet