Saki

Every reformation must have its victims. You can't expect the fatted calf to share the enthusiasm of the angels over read more

Every reformation must have its victims. You can't expect the fatted calf to share the enthusiasm of the angels over the prodigal's return.

All decent people live beyond their incomes nowadays, and those who aren't respectable live beyond other people's. A few gifted read more

All decent people live beyond their incomes nowadays, and those who aren't respectable live beyond other people's. A few gifted individuals manage to do both.

A little inaccuracy sometimes saves tons of explanation.

A little inaccuracy sometimes saves tons of explanation.

In baiting a mousetrap with cheese, always leave room for the mouse.

In baiting a mousetrap with cheese, always leave room for the mouse.

The cat of the slums and alleys, starved, outcast, harried,... still displays the self- reliant watchfulness which man has never read more

The cat of the slums and alleys, starved, outcast, harried,... still displays the self- reliant watchfulness which man has never taught it to lay aside.