We love flattery, even though we are not deceived by it, because it shows that we are of importance enough to be courted

It is as impossible for a man to be cheated by any one but himself, as for a thing to be and not to be at the same time

An actually existing fly is more important than a possibly existing angel

All mankind loves a lover.

Hence arose the saying, "If I love you, what is that to you?" We say so, because we feel that what we love is not in your will, but above it. It is not you, but your radiance. It is that which you know not in yourself, and can never know.

All mankind love a lover.