I did not expect you to give me your answer without more sober reflection.

If these are your sober reflections, then perhaps it's time for a drink.

You know, on sober reflection, I believe that coming up to the roof was a really bad idea.

"But less than 50 percent, that ought to be cause for sober reflection."

A man might attack cities on impulse or in a state of rage, but not after sober reflection.

Upon sober reflection, I realized that stockpiling weapons was not the answer.

But for most of the campaign, the 12th since the Republic began in 1945, there have been fewer fireworks and more sober reflection.

"After sober reflection, be sure you give me green eggs."

The latter thought brought him up short, giving him sober reflection.

The reality was more a matter of sober reflection than festivity.