To attract sometimes requires temporary repulsion. But

Some women miscalculate their satellite's orbit. With the result that
either it rushes on to certain destruction, or it passes beyond the
limits of gravitation.

The woman who to one man is no more than the sub-stratum of frock and
bonnet, is to another man the centre of gravity of the created cosmos.

When she is such centre to more than one man, her horoscope is difficult
to cast.

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When one heart lays siege to another , both sides throw up entrenchments;
and this even when both belligerents are ready to negotiate for
surrender. But,

Never, never show that you expect capitulation. And

Flank movements are not to be recommended.

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In conversation, the last thing a woman expects from a man is
information, unless it be information concerning himself. In fact,

Talk is a mere subterfuge. It is what is left unsaid that tells.
Nevertheless,