Cleveland Amory

Date of Birth: September 2, 1917

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Date of Death: October 14, 1998

Biography

Cleveland Amory was an American author, historian, animal rights activist, and television commentator. Born in Nahant, Massachusetts, he attended Harvard University, where he became the president of The Harvard Crimson, the university’s daily newspaper. After graduating in 1939, Amory began a career as a writer and journalist, and he gained prominence with his series of social history books such as “The Proper Bostonians” (1947), “The Last Resorts” (1952), and “Who Killed Society?” (1960). Amory was also a well-known animal rights advocate. He founded The Fund for Animals in 1967, an organization dedicated to animal welfare, and served as its president until his death. He authored the famous “Cat Who Came for Christmas” trilogy, which further cemented his status as an animal lover and advocate. In addition, he was a regular commentator on NBC’s “Today” show and contributed to various publications, including TV Guide.

5 Interesting Facts about Cleveland Amory

1. Cleveland Amory was the first president of the Harvard Lampoon.

2. He worked as a commentator for CBS News and NBC’s “Today” show.

3. Amory’s book “The Cat Who Came for Christmas” became a bestseller and turned into a trilogy.

4. He played a significant role in saving the Grand Canyon burros and the wild mustangs.

5. Amory’s work in animal rights led to the establishment of the Black Beauty Ranch, an animal sanctuary in Texas.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Cleveland Amory

1. “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.”

2. “The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.”

3. “What this world needs is a new kind of army – the army of the kind.”

4. “I can’t think of anything that brings me closer to tears than when my old dog – completely exhausted after a hard day in the field – limps away from her nice spot in front of the fire and comes over to where I’m sitting and puts her head in my lap, a paw over my knee, and closes her eyes and goes to sleep. I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve that kind of friend.”

5. “Anyone who has ever known a cat, whether they have loved or hated them, has known an aristocratic being.”