Reason is a very light rider and easily shook off. - Jonathan Swift

Raillery was to say something that at first appeared a reproach or reflection; but, by some turn of wit unexpected and surprising, ended always in a compliment, and to the advantage of the person it was addressed to. And surely one of the best rules in conversation is, never to say a thing which any of the company can reasonably wish we had rather left unsaid; nor can there anything be well more contrary to the ends for which people meet together, than to part unsatisfied with each other or themselves.

Poor Nations are hungry, and rich Nations are proud, and Pride and Hunger will ever be at Variance.

You must take the will for the deed.