And the most important thing we've learned over those years is that cats are perfect. This is important. Cats are perfect because they are innocent. Cats are determinate, meaning they were born knowing they are cats. Cats do what cats do.
Cats are cats.
Cats epitomize their own best selves, their Catness. We humans do not always epitomize our own best selves, our Humanness. Which is one reason we need cats. If you have before you one perfect example of how to live, then it only makes sense to pay attention. Feeling a bit sorry for myself Cats will change your life.