"The kangaroo is a funny animal. When attacked, it defends itself." ~ Neville Cardus

"This is what I observe or expect to happen" isn't the same as "This is what I want to happen." Not even remotely close.

"Learn to shrink yourself to the size of the company you are in. Take their tone, whatever it may be, and excel in it if you can; but never pretend to give the tone. A free conversation will no more bear a dictator than a free government will" ~ Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl Chester