The tongue may hide the truth but the eyes—never!

Azazello begged her not to worry, assuring her that he had seen not only naked women but also women with their skin flayed clean off

No one's fate is of any interest to you except your own.

Punch a man on the nose, kick an old man downstairs, shoot somebody or any old thing like that, that’s my job. But argue with women in love—no thank you!

Not fooling around, not bothering nobody, just sitting here mending the Primus," said the cat with a hostile frown, "and, moreover, I consider it my duty to warn you that the cat is an ancient, inviolable animal.

My writing is progressing slowly, but at least it's moving forward. I'm sure that's the case. The only problem is that I'm never absolutely certain that what I've written is any good.

I challenge you to a duel!” screamed the cat, sailing over their heads on the swinging chandelier.