No sensible man ever imputes inconsistency to another for changing his minds.
The mansion should not be graced by its master, the master should grace the mansion.
Old age by nature is rather talkative.
A war is never undertaken by the ideal state, except in defense of its honor or its safety.
Friendship is infinitely better than kindness.
But the Night Mother is mother to all! It is her voice we follow! Her will! Would you dare risk disobedience? And surely... punishment?