There is a kind of refined and flattering raillery that only hits the … — Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims
SAPIR 861
There is a kind of refined and flattering raillery that only hits the faults that persons admit, which understands how to hide the praise it gives under the appearance of blame, and shows the good while feigning a wish to hide it.
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