The sentiment might make sense; Michael's strategy might be sound.
The sentiment made no sense for gladiators, who expected to vanquish their opponents and live.
But the anti-Western sentiments of the Government made it hard to get food in, the officials said.
If good sentiments make bad literature, it is also true that they often make terrible art.
One man said that the anti-Muslim sentiment he had sensed made him afraid to speak openly.
Such sentiments also made rosemary highly desirable as a symbol of fidelity.
For better or worse, that sentiment is what has made modern warfare - industrialized and full throttle - possible.
The sentiments may make some adults roll their eyes, but not a misty new mom.
And so it will remain - until we find out whether such sentiments make for good box office.
Over the last few years, public sentiment in Madras, residents say, has made several shifts.