Although a skillful flatterer is a most delightful companion if you have him all to yourself, his taste becomes very doubtful when he takes to complimenting other people. Nicholas Nickleby
If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, you may as well make it dance. Immaturity
"When I meet a man who can hold his own beside me," he said with slow deliberation, "then I'll change my opinion of myself. Fathers and Sons
“You are the one I need. You have been found worthy of being knighted tomorrow, but you are still young and have no reputation for your valiant deeds. And yet I know I can trust you.” Stranger
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