Like pollen on a honeybee, flattery clings to the things you tell yourself. — Willis Regier Copy Share Image
Say what you want without saying it yourself: quote. Very useful, this, sometimes lovely, and versatile, too: big thoughts in small pieces, neatly wrapped… — Willis Regier Copy Share Image
At its best, flattery is truth well dressed, and it is best dressed with fine see-through fabrics. Honest flattery can caress a lover, cover… — Willis Regier Copy Share Image
Maria Edgeworth grumbled against vandals who ruined immortal works by quoting the life out of them. "How far our literature may in future suffer… — Willis Regier Copy Share Image
Excellent flatterers welcome attentive audiences; mighty potentates enjoy public praise. In the most pleasing situation, a flatterer would genuinely admire the flatteree, please that… — Willis Regier Copy Share Image
