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Flattery is praise without foundation.

Eliza Leslie

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Eliza Leslie
Age: 70 †
Born: 1787
Born: November 15
Died: 1858
Died: January 1
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
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Many persons erroneously suppose that an author has always on hand an unlimited number of her own books or that the publisher will kindly give her as many as she can want for herself and friends. This is by no means the case.
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Ignorant people always suppose that popular writers are wonderfully well-paid - and must be making rapid fortunes - because they neither starve in garrets, nor wear rags - at least in America.
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Avoid giving invitations to bores - they will come without.
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If a person begins by telling you, 'Do not be offended at what I am going to say,' prepare yourself for something that she knows will certainly offend you.
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