“For those who reckon our Prime Minister is a tad too generous in his effusive praise…”

“Since you are clearly into a reverse proverb syndrome, let me do a reverse of the proverb sticks and stones may break my bones, but words would never harm me: unmerited high praise may provide fodder to one’s detractors to ridicule, but the recipient of the praise may extend unconditional support…”

“Hmmmm.”

“Praising someone costs me nothing; remember. Besides, the Prime Minister was forced to accept a large cabinet, and this in spite of the fact that the largest coalition partner decided not to........

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