There is also this benefit in brag, that the speaker is unconsciously expressing his own ideal. Humor him by all means, draw it all out, and hold him to it.
To withdraw is not to run away, and to stay is no wise action, when there's more reason to fear than to hope.
Fear has many eyes and can see things underground.
That which costs little is less valued.
There's no taking trout with dry breeches.
The eyes those silent tongues of love.
