Dickens

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    Although a skillful flatterer is a most delightful companion if him all to yourself, his taste becomes very doubtful when he takes to complimenting other people.
    —Charles Dickens (1812–1870)

    The plot was most interesting. It belonged to no particular age, people, or country, and was perhaps the more delightful on that account, as nobody’s previous information could afford the remotest glimmering of what would ever come of it.
    —Charles Dickens (1812–1870)

    Fan the sinking flame of hilarity with the wing of friendship; and pass the rosy wine.
    —Charles Dickens (1812–1870)