Quotology disdains no quotations whatsoever, a duty it bears stoutly, with bloodshot eyes and sagging shelves.

In phrases as brief as a breath worldly wisdom concentrates.

A little flattery, like a warm bath and soft towel, will let you get along with yourself, lie down with yourself, and sleep.

Quotations cause all kinds of trouble.

If you flatter yourself properly you will be better able to enjoy yourself. Stretch your joy so that others enjoy you too.

At its best, flattery is truth well dressed, and it is best dressed with fine see-through fabrics. Honest flattery can caress a lover, cover up a gaffe, and muffle aggression.

Flattery.... gets its kicks by flirting with insult and ridicule.