I use a slight modification of a Christopher Hitchens quote:
“Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are god. Whereas owners of cats are compelled to realize that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they draw the conclusion that they are gods.”
I add that my fish think that I am a god. However, I do have a cat to keep my ego under control.
BTW, I used to tell my girlfriend that, "The only thing that keeps me from being perfect is that I'm not modest about how close I am to being perfect." Now we are married and she knows better! LOL!