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It is kindness to immediately refuse what you intend to deny.

Favor and honor sometimes fall more fitly on those who do not desire them.

I will not refuse to do something that I can do.

If you can't return a favor, pass it on.

It is most pleasant to commit a just action which is disagreeable to someone whom one does not like.

Expressions of disapproval are on a level of vulgarity that cannot be tolerated. The way to express disapproval is to do without applause.

Obedience of the law is demanded; not asked as a favor.

Unfortunately, when someone asks me for a favor, I can't say no. Because of my upbringing - my Catholic guilt - if I don't do it, it plagues me.

A soft refusal is not always taken, but a rude one is immediately believed.

Don't give up or give in in the face of patronising ridicule, amused disdain, or being ignored.