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b23420e Before a Cat will condescend To treat you as a trusted friend, Some little token of esteem Is needed, like a dish of cream; And you might now and then supply Some caviare, or Strassburg Pie, Some potted grouse, or salmon paste -- He's sure to have his personal taste. (I know a Cat, who makes a habit Of eating nothing else but rabbit, And when he's finished, licks his paws So's not to waste the onion sauce.) A Cat's entitled to expect These evidences of respect. And so in time you reach your aim, And finally call him by his name. names friendship bribery cats food T.S. Eliot
b95bc32 How is a magician to exist without books? Let someone explain to me. It is like asking a politician to achieve high office without the benefit of bribes or patronage. magic books 2004 jonathan-strange patronage bribery corruption politicians Susanna Clarke
e3de387 But in Africa bureaucrats are usually too proud to accept a bribe, something I admire when I'm not the one being arrested. bribery bureaucracy pride Tahir Shah