A little flattery, like a warm bath and soft towel, will let you get along with yourself, lie down with yourself, and sleep.
Willis RegierMaria Edgeworth grumbled against vandals who ruined immortal works by quoting the life out of them. "How far our literature may in future suffer from these blighting swarms, will best be conceived by a glance at what they have already withered and blasted of the favourite productions of our most popular poets." Shakespeare, Milton, and Dryden, scissored, patched, and frayed.
Willis RegierIf you flatter yourself properly you will be better able to enjoy yourself. Stretch your joy so that others enjoy you too.
Willis Regier