Plain question and plain answer make the shortest road out of most perplexities.
If Christ were here now there is one thing he would not be — a Christian.
When I want to read something nice, I sit down and write it myself.
Never refuse to do a kindness unless the act would work great injury to yourself, and never refuse to take a drink - under any circumstances.
In statesmanship get formalities right, never mind about the moralities.
The idea that no gentleman ever swears is all wrong. He can swear and still be a gentleman if he does it in a nice and benevolent and affectionate way.