I would recommend all men in choosing a profession to avoid any that may require an apology at every turn; either an apology or else a somewhat viole… - Anthony Trollope

Shall a man have nothing of his own; — no sorrow in his heart, no care in his family, no thought in his breast so private and special to him, but that, if he happen to be a clergyman, the bishop may touch it with his thumb?'
I am not the bishop's thumb,' said Mr. Thumble

Love is involuntary. It does not often run in a yoke with prudence.

The town horse, used to gaudy trappings, no doubt despises the work of his country brother; but yet, now and again, there comes upon him a sudden desire to plough.