Cats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm to ask for what you want.

Cats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm to ask for what they want.

Cats are rather delicate creatures and they are subject to a good many ailments, but I never heard of one who suffered from insomnia.

Cats are rather delicate creatures and they are subject to a good many different ailments, but I have never heard of one who suffered from insomnia.

Any euphemism ceases to be euphemistic after a time and the true meaning begins to show through. It's a losing game, but we keep on trying.

It is . . . sometimes easier to head an institute for the study of child guidance than it is to turn one brat into a decent human being.