When one is striding bravely into the future one cannot watch one's footing. - Elizabeth Peters

"Now, Mama, Papa, and sir," said Ramses, "please withdraw to the farthest corner and crouch down with your backs turned. It is as I feared; we will never break through by this method. The walls are eight feet thick. Fortunately I brought along a little nitroglycerin — "
"Oh, good Gad," shrieked Inspector Cuff.

As the Egyptians say, Ramses can hear a whisper across the Nile.

I believe you would square off at Satan if he came around and inconvenienced you!