Saki Quotes and Dead Animals
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I post passages from the writings of Saki (H.H. Munro).
I also post photos of dead animals encountered on my daily walks around Philadelphia.
I also post photos of dead animals encountered on my daily walks around Philadelphia.
Pinned
"He is one of those people who would be enormously improved by death."
-Saki, Tobermory & Other Short Stories, "The Feast of Nemesis"
-Saki, Tobermory & Other Short Stories, "The Feast of Nemesis"
White throated sparrow.
December 19, 2024 at 12:07pm.
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
December 19, 2024 at 12:07pm.
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
January 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
White throated sparrow.
December 19, 2024 at 12:07pm.
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
December 19, 2024 at 12:07pm.
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
"If we could understand sparrow-language," said the Duke serenely, "I fancy we should hear something infinitely worse than 'strawberry-leafed nonentity.'"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "Ministers of Grace"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "Ministers of Grace"
January 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"If we could understand sparrow-language," said the Duke serenely, "I fancy we should hear something infinitely worse than 'strawberry-leafed nonentity.'"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "Ministers of Grace"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "Ministers of Grace"
Short tailed shrew.
January 1, 2025 at 12:27pm.
Cynwyd Heritage Trail, Bala Cynwyd, PA.
January 1, 2025 at 12:27pm.
Cynwyd Heritage Trail, Bala Cynwyd, PA.
January 24, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Short tailed shrew.
January 1, 2025 at 12:27pm.
Cynwyd Heritage Trail, Bala Cynwyd, PA.
January 1, 2025 at 12:27pm.
Cynwyd Heritage Trail, Bala Cynwyd, PA.
"I did not chide Constance for her morbid fancies; as a matter of fact the same sensation, of being pursued by a persistent fretful wail, had been forcing itself on my rather over-tired nerves."
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "Esmé"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "Esmé"
January 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
"I did not chide Constance for her morbid fancies; as a matter of fact the same sensation, of being pursued by a persistent fretful wail, had been forcing itself on my rather over-tired nerves."
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "Esmé"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "Esmé"
The Bishop is sorry to hear that Miss Huddle has a headache. He is issuing orders that as far as possible no firearms shall be used near the house; any killing that is necessary on the premises will be done with cold steel. (1)
January 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The Bishop is sorry to hear that Miss Huddle has a headache. He is issuing orders that as far as possible no firearms shall be used near the house; any killing that is necessary on the premises will be done with cold steel. (1)
Mouse.
November 3, 2024 at 2:06pm.
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
November 3, 2024 at 2:06pm.
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
January 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Mouse.
November 3, 2024 at 2:06pm.
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
November 3, 2024 at 2:06pm.
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
He was neither a wit nor a croquet champion, a hypnotic force nor a begetter of amateur theatricals. Neither did his exterior suggest the sort of man in whom women are willing to pardon a generous measure of mental deficiency.
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "Tobermory"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "Tobermory"
January 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
He was neither a wit nor a croquet champion, a hypnotic force nor a begetter of amateur theatricals. Neither did his exterior suggest the sort of man in whom women are willing to pardon a generous measure of mental deficiency.
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "Tobermory"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "Tobermory"
"I think oysters are more beautiful than any religion," he resumed presently. "They not only forgive our unkindness to them; they justify it, they incite us to go on being perfectly horrid to them. (1)
December 31, 2024 at 4:26 PM
"I think oysters are more beautiful than any religion," he resumed presently. "They not only forgive our unkindness to them; they justify it, they incite us to go on being perfectly horrid to them. (1)
Eastern bluebird.
December 26, 2024 at 4:33pm.
Chatham, NY - found in wood stove chimney.
December 26, 2024 at 4:33pm.
Chatham, NY - found in wood stove chimney.
December 31, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Eastern bluebird.
December 26, 2024 at 4:33pm.
Chatham, NY - found in wood stove chimney.
December 26, 2024 at 4:33pm.
Chatham, NY - found in wood stove chimney.
"Constance is one of those strapping florid girls that go so well with autumn scenery or Christmas decorations in church."
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "Esmé"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "Esmé"
December 24, 2024 at 6:27 PM
"Constance is one of those strapping florid girls that go so well with autumn scenery or Christmas decorations in church."
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "Esmé"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "Esmé"
Mouse.
December 9, 2024 at 10:55am.
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA.
December 9, 2024 at 10:55am.
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA.
December 17, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Mouse.
December 9, 2024 at 10:55am.
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA.
December 9, 2024 at 10:55am.
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA.
"[T]he fanatics in the library were evidently too immersed in their monstrous machinations to dally with the solace of teacup and hot toast."
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Unrest Cure"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Unrest Cure"
December 17, 2024 at 11:48 PM
"[T]he fanatics in the library were evidently too immersed in their monstrous machinations to dally with the solace of teacup and hot toast."
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Unrest Cure"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Unrest Cure"
"It was not the appointed day for curry, but the little orange envelope involved a certain departure from rule and custom. Her brother said nothing, but his eyes thanked her for being brave."
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Unrest Cure"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Unrest Cure"
December 13, 2024 at 7:05 PM
"It was not the appointed day for curry, but the little orange envelope involved a certain departure from rule and custom. Her brother said nothing, but his eyes thanked her for being brave."
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Unrest Cure"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Unrest Cure"
She disapproved of many things; some people went as far as to say that she disapproved of most things. Disapproval was to her what neuralgia and fancy needlework are to many other women. (1)
December 11, 2024 at 12:29 AM
She disapproved of many things; some people went as far as to say that she disapproved of most things. Disapproval was to her what neuralgia and fancy needlework are to many other women. (1)
Small snake.
November 7, 2024 at 9:20am.
Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, PA.
November 7, 2024 at 9:20am.
Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, PA.
December 11, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Small snake.
November 7, 2024 at 9:20am.
Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, PA.
November 7, 2024 at 9:20am.
Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, PA.
"A very useful kind of name," said Clovis; "with a name of that sort no one would blame you if you did nothing in particular heroic or remarkable, would they?"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Talking-out of Tarrington"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Talking-out of Tarrington"
December 6, 2024 at 8:32 PM
"A very useful kind of name," said Clovis; "with a name of that sort no one would blame you if you did nothing in particular heroic or remarkable, would they?"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Talking-out of Tarrington"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Talking-out of Tarrington"
House mouse with rubber band.
November 17, 2024 at 3:56pm.
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
November 17, 2024 at 3:56pm.
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
December 6, 2024 at 8:28 PM
House mouse with rubber band.
November 17, 2024 at 3:56pm.
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
November 17, 2024 at 3:56pm.
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
My dear boy, I can ask the County to a Greek play, or to a costume play, but to a Greek-costume play, never. It doesn't do to let the dramatic instinct carry one too far; one must consider one's environment. (1)
December 5, 2024 at 2:04 AM
My dear boy, I can ask the County to a Greek play, or to a costume play, but to a Greek-costume play, never. It doesn't do to let the dramatic instinct carry one too far; one must consider one's environment. (1)
Bird.
December 1, 2024 at 8:48am.
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
December 1, 2024 at 8:48am.
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
December 5, 2024 at 1:58 AM
Bird.
December 1, 2024 at 8:48am.
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
December 1, 2024 at 8:48am.
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA.
Common garter snake.
November 22, 2024 at 101:10am.
Forbidden Drive, Philadelphia, PA.
November 22, 2024 at 101:10am.
Forbidden Drive, Philadelphia, PA.
November 26, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Common garter snake.
November 22, 2024 at 101:10am.
Forbidden Drive, Philadelphia, PA.
November 22, 2024 at 101:10am.
Forbidden Drive, Philadelphia, PA.
"That woman's art-jargon tires me," said Clovis to his journalist friend. "She's so fond of talking of certain pictures as 'growing on one,' as though they were a sort of fungus."
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Background"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Background"
November 26, 2024 at 7:36 PM
"That woman's art-jargon tires me," said Clovis to his journalist friend. "She's so fond of talking of certain pictures as 'growing on one,' as though they were a sort of fungus."
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Background"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Background"
"He nurses the illusion that he is one of the lost arms of the Venus de Milo, and hopes that the French Government may be persuaded to buy him. On all other subjects I believe he is tolerably sane."
Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Background"
Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Background"
November 25, 2024 at 4:32 PM
"He nurses the illusion that he is one of the lost arms of the Venus de Milo, and hopes that the French Government may be persuaded to buy him. On all other subjects I believe he is tolerably sane."
Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Background"
Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Background"
Virginia opossum.
October 25, 2024 at 9:16am.
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA.
October 25, 2024 at 9:16am.
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA.
November 25, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Virginia opossum.
October 25, 2024 at 9:16am.
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA.
October 25, 2024 at 9:16am.
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA.
"[He] approached the supper-table, in the blessed expectancy of one who has dined sketchily and long ago."
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Matchmaker"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Matchmaker"
November 23, 2024 at 9:04 PM
"[He] approached the supper-table, in the blessed expectancy of one who has dined sketchily and long ago."
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Matchmaker"
-Saki, The Chronicles of Clovis, "The Matchmaker"
Common mole.
October 26, 2024 at 5:24pm.
Manayunk Canal Towpath, Philadelphia, PA.
October 26, 2024 at 5:24pm.
Manayunk Canal Towpath, Philadelphia, PA.
November 23, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Common mole.
October 26, 2024 at 5:24pm.
Manayunk Canal Towpath, Philadelphia, PA.
October 26, 2024 at 5:24pm.
Manayunk Canal Towpath, Philadelphia, PA.