The people in Paris commonly ape the court, but they do not always know how to imitate it; they by no means resemble it in those agreeable and flatte… - Jean de La Bruyère

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The people in Paris commonly ape the court, but they do not always know how to imitate it; they by no means resemble it in those agreeable and flattering outward civilities with which some courtiers, and particularly the ladies, affably treat a man of merit, who possesses nothing but merit.