There never was a woman who did not prefer an oblique compliment to a straight truth - if the latter were unflattering.
Illusion is the dust the devil throws in the eyes of the foolish.
Man forgives woman anything save the wit to outwit him.
Matrimonially speaking, a bridle for the tongue is better than a rein for the heart.
Between flattery and admiration there often flows a river of contempt.
That one woman is capable of loving another is an historical truth; but never yet lived one who could not listen to her own praises at the expense of her adored friend.