He was in a state of doubt which passed very well for modesty. — Murray Leinster

There was a beautiful row. You’ve really scared people, Hoddan! You deserve well of the republic! Every government and every person needs to be thoroughly terrified occasionally. It limbers up the brain.

He irritably suspected himself of a tendency to make enemies unnecessarily.

The hearts of the rich are hardened. The existence of the poor is a reproach to them.