“You cannot expect stone to be as pliable as clay.”
“…having learned that people cannot be moulded like clay…”
“But do not misunderstand - I turned him to stone from compassion. Stone men have stone hearts, and stone hearts cannot be wounded or broken. I would show you the same compassion, if you wish it.”
“if you cannot keep your own secret, you cannot expect a friend to keep it for you”
“You cannot expect victory and plan for defeat.”
“Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are pliable.”