Never praise a sister to a sister in the hope of your compliments reaching he proper ears.

Summary

This quote suggests that it is unwise to compliment one sister in the presence of another, hoping that those compliments will be conveyed to the intended recipient. It implies that praise could be misinterpreted or distorted when passed along, potentially causing misunderstandings or jealousy between the sisters. Instead, it suggests expressing genuine compliments directly to the individual intended to receive them, to avoid any possible confusion or miscommunication.

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