tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390382704873671828.post7986031041459724185..comments2023-11-03T07:23:30.909-05:00Comments on The Monarchist 2.0: ReflectionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390382704873671828.post-83423998065746772022008-11-11T10:30:00.000-05:002008-11-11T10:30:00.000-05:00I think one of the biggest problems and challenges...I think one of the biggest problems and challenges they face is not always knowing who the real friends are. So often in life, particularly with those social climbing middle-classes, people just want to know you because of what you are, as opposed to who you are (if you get my meaning). As the father of the late Harry Secombe once said (and I paraphrase): "See the true character of a man, not in how he treats those of importance, but in how he treats those of no importance." Very Christ like. Very true.Neil Weltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136012163614236311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3390382704873671828.post-84862437462158458962008-11-11T09:27:00.000-05:002008-11-11T09:27:00.000-05:00The lavish palace is a misconception because that ...The lavish palace is a misconception because that implies that we would all want to live in them. But the reality is they are way too grand for living comfort, some are downright creeky and cold like the state palace in Stockholm. I would never want to live in such a place. Give me a small castle with a nice hearth and fireplace and then you can call me spoiled.Beaverbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06957034620891207177noreply@blogger.com