Madam, before you flatter a man so grossly to his face, you should consider whether or not your flattery is worth his having.
Samuel JohnsonFew faults of style, whether real or imaginary, excite the malignity of a more numerous class of readers, than the use of hard words.
Samuel JohnsonFew things are so liberally bestowed, or squandered with so little effect, as good advice.
Samuel Johnson