Distance lends enchantment

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Distance lends enchantment (to the view).

Prov. Things that are far away from you appear better than they really are. Jill: High school was the happiest time of my life. Jane: But that was fifteen years ago. I think distance lends enchantment to the view.

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Dear Louisiana: It is said that distance lends enchantment, and in this case, I recommend it — for a while, at least. Classic Ann Landers, February 17 by Ann Landers / Creators.com In love we are to understand that familiarity breeds contempt, that distance lends enchantment to the view, and that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Nothing ventured, nothing gained - although it's better to be safe ... by MATTHEW PARRIS / Spectator, The London But distance lends enchantment to those Irish-Americans who support the IRA. Divided they stand by McArdle, Thomas / National Review More results

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Dear Louisiana: It is said that distance lends enchantment, and in this case, I recommend it — for a while, at least.

Classic Ann Landers, February 17 by Ann Landers / Creators.com

In love we are to understand that familiarity breeds contempt, that distance lends enchantment to the view, and that absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained - although it's better to be safe ... by MATTHEW PARRIS / Spectator, The London

But distance lends enchantment to those Irish-Americans who support the IRA.

Divided they stand by McArdle, Thomas / National Review

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