The love of gain, which is a large, incalculably large, element in every soul, when once applied to the desire for God, will bless the man who has it. Gregory of Nyssa
GENEROUS, adj. Originally this word meant noble by birth and was rightly applied to a great multitude of persons. It now means noble by nature and is taking a bit of a rest. Ambrose Bierce
High politic is only common sense applied to great things. Napoleon Bonaparte
When fire is applied to a stone it cracks. Irish Proverb
Proverbs can be applied to get what you want. Zimbabwe Proverb
Applied to battles in which the bravest had perished. Hawaiian Proverb