Mysticism poor mysticism! When it is underestimated and oversimplified it comes down from its original sphere and stands beside religion.
Religion is to mysticism what popularization is to science.
Sex is the mysticism of materialism and the only possible religion in a materialistic society.
Liking money like I like it is nothing less than mysticism. Money is a glory.
What does mysticism really mean? It means the way to attain knowledge. It's close to philosophy except in philosophy you go horizontally while in mysticism you go vertically.
Wit is the appearance the external flash of imagination. Thus its divinity and the witty character of mysticism.
Mysticism and exaggeration go together. A mystic must not fear ridicule if he is to push all the way to the limits of humility or the limits of delight.
As an inspiration to the author I do not think the cat can be over-estimated. He suggests so much grace power beauty motion mysticism. I do not wonder that many writers love cats I am only surprised that all do not.