One can only see what one observes, and one observes only things which are already in the mind.
It's hard... to shake off something that's already under your skin.
When the Fox hears the Rabbit scream he comes a-runnin', but not to help.
Hannibal at eighteen was rooting for Mephistopheles and contemptuous of Faust, but he only half-listened to the climax. He was watching and breathing Lady Murasaki...
Ready when you are, Sergeant Pempbry.
And your dinner for the orchestra officials." "Haven't you ever had people coming over and no time to shop? You have to make do with what's in the fridge, Clarice. May I call you Clarice?