Roy Blount Jr. Quotes

To kind of go through life not caring is a spectacular attribute. It's one I wish I had.

Cats cant speak, that's common sense. -Yoruichi

If animals could speak, the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow; but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word too much.

The man gave a shrug which indicated that, although the world did indeed have many problems, this was one of them that was not his.

Lord Akeldama did so love to know all the gossip about the mundane world, but it was in the manner of a cat amusing himself among the butterflies without a need to interfere should their wings get torn off. They were only butterflies, after all.

When addressed, a Gentleman Cat does not move a muscle. He looks as if he hasn't heard.

Of course you always had that detached quality as if you were playing a game without much concern over whether you won or lost, and now that you've lost the game, not lost but just quit playing, you have that rare sort of charm that usually only happens in very old or hopelessly sick people, the charm of the defeated.

I am open-minded on all questions I care nothing about.

My cat's fully capable of speaking, but he says he's afraid of me turning it into a Kevin James vehicle.

It means nothing to me. I have no opinion about it, and I don't care.

The dead know everything but they don't give a damn.

Let the world move along as it pleased. If it had any business with him, it would be sure to tell him.

Why should I worry, why should I care? And even when I cross that line, I got street savoire faire.

It is quite possible that an animal has spoken to me and that I didn't catch the remark because I wasn't paying attention.

Lighten up while you still can, don't even try to understand. Just find a place to make your stand, and take it easy.

A creature that never cries over spilt milk: a cat.

He gave me an inscrutable look that said maybe he would and maybe he wouldn't. Mister was a cat, and cats generally considered it the obligation of the universe to provide shelter, sustenance, and amusement as required. I think Mister considered it beneath his dignity to plan for the future.

I can't get mad about peoples' opinions, I always say that. That's their opinion. They got every right to say or think whatever they want to say and think. And whatever they say and think don't affect my life.

I wanted to talk to the animals like Dr. Dolittle.

Truth has not such an urgent air.

Perfect behaviour is born of complete indifference.

I don't know, I don't care, and it doesn't make any difference.

To impress me, a guy has to be completely unaffected by my presence. If he wants to talk to me, talk to me; if he doesn't, don't.

Despite my best efforts I’ve seen you naked before – doesn’t do much for me so no worries.