Superlative Quotes

“Never say savor when you only mean taste –
one is a holding on the tongue and an intoxication
and the other is cursory, a sampling, connoting
reluctance to bask. Never say a thing you don’t mean.”
― Bryana Johnson, Having Decided To Stay

“Don’t go for good or better; the best is yours; go for it.”
― Israelmore Ayivor, 101 Keys To Everyday Passion

“MARY: I don’t think you have dulcet tones. Dulcet means sweet. When are you ever sweet?

CATHERINE: My most dulcet tones. I was using the superlative. Everyone has a most something, even if it’s not very much.

BEATRICE: I think Catherine can be quite sweet when she wants to.

CATHERINE: I just don’t want to very often.”
― Theodora Goss, European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman