Filinsky

“I didn’t make my face, so why shouldn’t I say it’s beautiful? Everyone else does!”
― Georgette Heyer, The Nonesuch

“Y'know, dear old boy- not my business- but she don't mean an ounce of harm! Only saying to George last night; dear little soul! Not up to snuff at all!'
'No, my God!' agreed the Viscount feelingly.
'Tell you what, Sherry: if I had a wife, which I'm deuced glad I haven't, I'd rather have one like your Kitten than all the Incomparables put together.'
'You would?' said Sherry, staring at him.
'I would,' said Mr. Ringwood firmly.”
― Georgette Heyer, Friday's Child

“Insults are only really effective," she said, "when the person insulted cares for the good opinion of the insulter”
― Mary Balogh, The Temporary Wife

“It is customary, you know, to exchange polite conversation during the dance. I have now addressed no fewer than three unexceptionable remarks to you without winning one answer!”
― Georgette Heyer, Arabella