Quote #148

Macavity, Macavity, there's no one like Macavity, For he's a fiend in feline shape, a monster of depravity. You may meet him in a by-street, you may see him in the square - But when a crime's discovered, then Macavity's not there!

More from Thomas Stearns Eliot

  1. He always has an alibi, and one or two to spare: At whatever time the deed took place- Macavity wasn't there.
  2. They say that all the Cats whose wicked deeds are widely known (I might mention Mungojerrie, I might mention Griddlebone) Are nothing more …
  3. Macavity, Macavity, there's no on like Macavity, He's broken every human law, he breaks the law of gravity.
  4. These modern productions are all very well, But there's nothing to equal, from what I hear tell, That moment of mystery When I made history…
  5. He's the bafflement of Scotland Yard, the Flying Squad's despair: For when they reach the scene of crime - Macavity's not there!
  6. You now have learned enough to see That Cats are much like you and me And other people whom we find Possessed of various types of mind. For…
  7. And we all say: OH! Well I never! Was there ever A Cat so clever As Magical Mr. Mistoffelees!
  8. It will do you no harm to find yourself ridiculous. Resign yourself to be the fool you are.

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