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Quote by Charles Dickens
. . . although a skilful flatterer is a most delightful companion,

. . . although a skilful flatterer is a most delightful companion, if you can keep him all to yourself, his taste becomes very doubtful when he takes to complimenting other people. – Charles Dickens

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