The only way to do it is to do it: by writing, writing, writing.

Dogs can be made to feel guilty about anything, including the sins of their owners. Cats refuse to take the blame for anything - including their own sins.

He hesitated for a moment. Then he said softly, "I love you, Mother." He took my hand and kissed it, and folded my fingers round the stem of the rose. He had stripped it of its thorns.

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

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.

There are too many people in the world as it is, but the supply of ancient manuscripts is severely limited.

That's maturity-when you realize that you've finally arrived at a state of ignorance as profound as your parents.