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Saki

18 December 1870-13 November 1916

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Accuracy is not always what is called for. A little bit of inaccuracy sometimes saves tons of explanation.

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Canada is all right really, though not for the whole weekend.

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The Cat is domestic only as far as suits its own ends.

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The Child is given to us to discourage our better emotions.

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Democracy is government of the mentally unfit by the mentally mediocre tempered by the saving grace of snobbery.

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Explanation is often made unnecessary by a little inaccuracy.

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Persuasion is best conducted with some measure of reserve — In baiting a mouse-trap with cheese, always leave room for the mouse.

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Soup is sublime — clear soup was a more important factor in life than a clear conscience.