Carl Van Vechten quotes

Carl Van Vechten was an American writer, photographer, and influential patron of the arts. A prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance, his work helped promote African American artists and writers. He played a key role in shaping American cultural life during the early 20th century. Here are 5 of his quotes:

As an inspiration to the author, I do not think the cat can be over-estimated. He suggests so much grace, power, beauty, motion, mysticism. I do not wonder that many writers love cats; I am only surprised that all do not. (Carl Van Vechten)

The cat, it is well to remember, remains the friend of man because it pleases him to do so and not because he must.

Carl Van Vechten

A cat is never vulgar.

Carl Van Vechten

There is, indeed, no single quality of the cat that man could not emulate to his advantage.

Carl Van Vechten

An ordinary kitten will ask more questions than any five-year-old.

Carl Van Vechten

Carl Van Vechten

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Occupation: American Writer
Born: June 17, 1880
Died: December 21, 1964
Quotes count: 5

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