BAIT, n. A preparation that renders the hook more palatable. The best kind is beauty. - Ambrose Bierce
WHEAT, n. A cereal from which a tolerably good whisky can with some difficulty be made, and which is used also for bread. The French are said to eat more bread _per capita_ of population than any other people, which is natural, for only they know how to make the stuff palatable. - Ambrose Bierce
When you are obliged to make a statement that you know will cause displeasure, you must say it with every appearance of sincerity; this is the only way to make it palatable. - Paul De Gondi
Peppering your relationship with a dash of mystery can make it far more palatable. - Khang Kijarro Nguyen
There was (and is) nothing palatable about Jesus Christ of Nazareth to those who love the world and have made their home in it. - David D. Flowers
If only youcould see me as the Devil does: palatable & raw; chasing a chance blue moon - Virginia Petrucci
PALATABLE CRITICISM: In a performance review, don't offer more than three criticisms. That's all an employee can digest. - Nancy Humphries