Allow me to offer my congratulations on the truly admirable skill you have shown in keeping clear of the mark. Not to have hit once in so many trials, argues the most splendid talents for missing. — Thomas de Quincey Copy Share Image
It is an admirable skill to able to sweeten a refusal with civil words which atone for the favor which we are not able to grant. — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Copy Share Image
