I love cats because I love my home and after a while they become its visible soul.

Cocteau links affection for cats to a deeper attachment to domestic space. The home is not just a shelter but a lived-in world with its own atmosphere and spirit; the cat, moving freely and settling into habitual places, comes to embody that atmosphere. Calling the cat the home’s “visible soul” suggests that what feels intangible—comfort, intimacy, routine, quiet watchfulness—takes on a recognizable form in the animal’s presence. The line also hints at cats’ semi-independent nature: they do not merely belong to a household; over time they seem to personify it, becoming a living emblem of its character and calm.