The Cat at the Wall Quotes

“With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.”
― Deborah Ellis, The Cat at the Wall

“If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.”
― Deborah Ellis, The Cat at the Wall

“For example, if we put someone to death for killing someone else, does that make us killers, too?”
― Deborah Ellis, The Cat at the Wall

“There is the belief that punishment should be retribution, that it should make the offender suffer,” she continued. “Others believe that the main purpose of punishment should be to help the victim feel better. Should a punishment be so terrible that it deters others from committing the same crime? Is punishment ever a deterrent or do offenders always believe they will get away with their crime?”
― Deborah Ellis, The Cat at the Wall

“Either way, we’ll be heroes.” “Just what the world needs,” Aaron said. “More dumb-luck heroes.” He moved two chairs over to the window by the telescope. “It’s not about catching terrorists. It’s about keeping people safe.” “Us or them?” “On a good day, both.”
― Deborah Ellis, The Cat at the Wall