I do not believe it is in our nature to love impartially. We deceive ourselves when we think we can love two beings, even our own children, equally. There is always a dominant affection.
An army marches on its stomach.
England is a nation of shopkeepers.
Kiss the feet of Popes provided their hands are tied.
The best medicine against the grapes of wrath is a whiff of grapeshot
True character stands the test of emergencies. Do not be mistaken, it is weakness from which the awakening is rude.