“Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.”
“Is food a substitute for love? No, love is a substitute for food. And a pretty poor substitute at that.”
“Valor is a poor substitute for numbers”
“Good works is giving to the poor and the helpless, but divine works is showing them their worth to the One who matters.”
“Sexual intercourse is a poor substitute for masturbation.”
“Impatience is a poor substitute for a well-considered plan.”