Care killed the cat but ye canna

Care killed the cat but ye canna

Care killed the cat but ye canna

Care killed the cat, but ye canna live without it. To all some trouble, though not all take heed. None know another's burden.

Care will kill a cat.

"Then hang care and sorrow,
'Tis able to kill a cat." D'Urfey.

Alluding to its tenacity of life and the carking wear of care.