Sekhmet crawled onto Ramses's lap and began to purr. 'The creature oozes like a furry slug,' said Ramses, eyeing it without favor.

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.

Cats always made up to the people who hated them the most. Depending on how you chose to look at it, it was a touching manifestation of trust, or a malicious pleasure in human discomfort.

Superstition has its practical uses.

Husbands do not care to be contradicted. Indeed, I do not know anyone who does.

Another dead body. Every year it is the same. Every year, another dead body.

there is nothing like a garden to rest the soul.