“They never asked, I kept offering.”
“Never. Never ask for what ought to be offered.”
“Never take what's offered, always ask for more.”
“You should never ask anyone for anything. Never- and especially from those who are more powerful than yourself. They will make the offer and they will give of their own accord.”
“They adore you beacause they think you offer up your friendship and ask for nothing in return. But that's not true-' He took a deep breath. 'You do ask for something. You ask that we never expect you to need us.”
“Sarcasm is one of the many services I offer to people who ask stupid questions!”