[..] Cats, as a class, have never completely got over the snootiness caused by the fact that in Ancient Egypt they were worshipped as gods.[..] - P.G.Wodehouse.
All of my favourite authors are cat slaves.. notably adore their extensive cat quotes..Heinlein, Mark Twain..and of course, P.G.Wodehouse
and not to forget the illustrator of my namesakes..Edward Gorey
It certainly appears that way. Dignity in domestication. Psychologically, cats seem to have a very healthy sense of self-respect.