The question is: until reinforced, can we learn the ways of church mice.

Announcing your plans is a good way to hear God laugh.

I wouldn't trust a man who wouldn't try to steal a little.

Act averse to nasty language and partial to fruity tea.

Let's leave it all alone. I'm stupidest when I try to be funny.

Pain or damage don't end the world.

You can't slit the throat of everyone whose character it would improve.