Nefret had always had an uncanny ability to read his thoughts. 'Did she cry?' she asked sweetly. 'And then you kissed her? You shouldn't have done that. I'm sure you meant well, but kissing someone out of pity is always a mistake.

I have learned that particularly clever ideas do not always stand up under close scrutiny.

If someone lies down and invites you to trample upon him, you are a remarkable individual if you decline the invitation.

I would not be at all surprised to find that it was for gold that Cain committed the first murder. (It happened a very long time ago, and Holy Writ, though no doubt divinely inspired, is a trifle careless about details. God is not a historian).

It may take us a little longer to reach the summit, but never fear, we will get there!

I would never have supposed that inexperienced girl was capable of such cold-blooded, calculating manipulation!

It is easier to counterfeit old age than youth.