The Russians imitate French ways, but always at a distance of fifty years. Stendhal
Ships at a distance have every man's wish on board. Zora Neale Hurston
When you practice reporting for as long as I have, you keep yourself at a distance from True Believers. Either conservatives or liberals or Democrats or Republicans. Bob Woodward
Who takes a lion at a distance fears a mole present. Italian Proverb
At a distance enjoy the fragrance of flowers. Japanese Proverb
Condemn a man within earshot; praise him at a distance. Yugoslav Proverb