There is also this benefit in brag, that the speaker is unconsciously expressing his own ideal. Humor him by all means, draw it all out, and hold him to it.
The ass bears the load, but not the overload.
Everything disturbs an absent lover.
Old, that's an affront no woman can well bear.
Get the better of yourself - this is the best kind of victory.
The wounds received in battle bestow honor, they do not take it away.