Hector Hugh Munro (Saki) Quotes

Every reformation must have its victims. You can’t expect the fatted calf to share the enthusiasm of the angels over the prodigal’s return.

Hector Hugh Munro

• Enthusiasm
• Angels
• Victims
• Reformation

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• Every reformation must have its victims. You can’t expect the fatted calf to share the enthusiasm of the angels over the prodigal’s return.

  

  Hector Hugh Munro
  • Enthusiasm
  • Angels
  • Victims