A bishop is almost always surrounded by a full squadron of little abbes, just as a general is by a covey of young officers.

This is what that charming Saint Francois de Sales calls somewhere "les pretres blancs-becs," callow priests.

Every career has its aspirants, who form a train for those who have attained eminence in it.

There is no power which has not its dependents.

There is no fortune which has not its court.