As quoted in Wisdom for the Soul: Five Millennia of Prescriptions for Spiritual Healing (2006) by Larry Chang, p. 469
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Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.
— Joyce Brothers
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About Joyce Brothers
Dr. Joyce Brothers (born 20 September 1927 - 13 May 2013) was a family psychologist, author, and advice columnist; born Joyce Diane Bauer.
About Joyce Brothers
Dr. Joyce Brothers (born 20 September 1927 - 13 May 2013) was a family psychologist, author, and advice columnist; born Joyce Diane Bauer.
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