To be most effective, flattery is always best applied with a trowel.
Although it is pleasant to think about poison at any season, there is something special about Christmas, and I found myself grinning.
Anyone who knew the word slattern was worth cultivating as a friend.
Liberals have always been the most fervent Imperialists.
I was learning that among friends, a smile can be better than a belly laugh.
Whenever I'm with other people, part of me shrinks a little. Only when I am alone can I fully enjoy my own company.