"It was that dog who betrayed me, in collusion with her. Then disaster followed disaster until finally my… — Naguib Mahfouz

If there was a dog in the house—other than its owner, of course—it would now fill the universe with barking.

Why, you're capable of miracles,' he told himself. 'You'll get away all right'"

Didn't Rauf Ilwan used to say that our intentions were good but lacked order or discipline?"