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Who Said Imitation Is The Best Form Of Flattery?

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    The actual quote is "Imitation is the sincerest of flattery." but it is often quoted as "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.  The phrase was first recorded as the words of Charles Caleb Colton, (1780 - 1832) in Lacon, volume I, no. 183.  Colton was an English cleric and writer. His books, including collections regarding conduct were extremely popular during his day.  Toward the end of 1820, Colton published Lacon, or Many Things in Few Words, addressed to those who think. That is what is referred to a Volume I.  It attracted attention and praise and five more printings were issued in 1821. Lacon, Vol. II appeared in 1822.
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