Oh, a few temple priests have been predicting dire things in an effort to improve public morals, but no one takes them seriously. - John Jakes

I was warned that you were an authoritarian personality, Dr. Lindstrum – not to say overbearing. The warnings were not exaggerated. With only modest encouragement, I could dislike you thoroughly.

The syndicated journalist?"
"The syndicated muckraker would be more like it," Dr. Walker said. "Mister Sensationalism. Specialist in the exposé. Long on headlines, short on facts.

Sir, you are continually insulting. Is that because you are afraid of losing your authority? Is that why you give free rein to your vexatious personality, constantly assuming the shrill posture of a dictator?