The liquor of statecraft is distilled from the mash you got.
Night came walking through Egypt swishing her black dress.
If you want that good feeling that comes from doing things for other folks then you have to pay for it in abuse and misunderstanding.
Such as I am, I am a precious gift.
People can be slave-ships in shoes.
You have no idea, sir, how difficult it is to be the victim of benevolence.