“I was only following orders," the Mayor mocks. "The refuge of scoundrels since the dawn of time.”
“Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.”
“Safety is the last refuge of the scoundrel!”
“It is considered in the Sto Plains that only scoundrels know the second verse of their national anthem, since anyone spending time memorizing that would be up to no good purpose.”
“Historically, the claim of consensus has been the first refuge of scoundrels; it is a way to avoid debate by claiming that the matter is already settled.”
“No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.”