'You often need to be told.' 'I hope not.

But you try my patience a little now and then.

Surely it's better that I should save you from making these ridiculous mistakes.
Once or twice this week I've heard most absurd remarks of yours repeated.

Please remember that it isn't only yourself you--stultify.
Politics may be a joke for you; for me it is a serious pursuit.

I mustn't have people associating my name with all kinds of nonsensical chatter.