In our helplessness she does all for us as though we were yet part of her; but in the measure that we are weaned and begin to fend for ourselves as responsible agents, we are deprived of the aids and easements befitting the childhood of our race.
"The Faith of the Millions (2nd series)"
George Tyrrell
For he so long in Fate's kind lap hath lain, That he must ill be fitted to his task Unless luxurious easements smooth his way And jars discomforting wring not his soul.
"'A Comedy of Errors' in Seven Acts"
Spokeshave (AKA Old Fogy)
Certain inhabitants thereof supplied the royal foresters with meat and drink and received certain easements and rights of common therein.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly