But the dust! And the clutter! My housewifely and scholarly instincts were equally offended.

Many persons lead lives of crushing boredom.

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.

If you take a man by surprise, and behave with sufficient arrogance, he will generally do what you ask. -Emerson

Getting an idea for a book is not the problem, but you need 300 ideas - an idea a page.

In the silence I heard Bastet, who had retreated under the bed, carrying on a mumbling, profane monologue. (If you ask how I knew it was profane, I presume you have never owned a cat.)

Reputations are shaped not by facts but by prejudices.