"When a man who is drinking neat gin starts talking about his mother he is past all argument."
— C.S. Forester (African Queen)

"'I did not ask for objections, but for comments, or helpful suggestions. I looked for more loyalty from you, Captain Hornblower.'

That made the whole argument pointless. If Leighton only wanted servile agreement there was no sense in continuing..."
— C.S. Forester (Ship of the Line)