The Englishman never enjoys himself except for a noble purpose.

An Englishman never enjoys himself, except for a noble purpose.

You never find an Englishman among the under-dogs except in England, of course.

Never be unfaithful to a lover, except with your wife.

All noble human endeavors can and will be subtly corrupted until they are at cross purposes to their original, fundamental principals. The only hope for the good of all is that the masses of the beleaguered accept the need for change and stand up to fight for it.

The concept of two people living together for 25 years without a serious dispute suggests a lack of spirit only to be admired in sheep.