Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not li… — William Arthur Ward

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

William Arthur WardWriter · American

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