They do not abuse the king that flatter him.
For flattery is the bellows blows up sin;
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They do not abuse the king that flatter him.
For flattery is the bellows blows up sin;
The thing the which is flattered, but a spark
To which that blast gives heat and stronger glowing;
Whereas reproof, obedient and in order,
Fits kings as they are men, for they may err.

Knavery and flattery are blood relations.

Knavery and flattery are blood relations.

They who delight to be flattered, pay for their folly by a late
repentance.
[Lat., Qu se laudari read more

They who delight to be flattered, pay for their folly by a late
repentance.
[Lat., Qu se laudari gaudent verbis subdolis,
Sera dant peonas turpes poenitentia.]

Music, even in situations of the greatest horror, should never be painful to the ear but should flatter and charm read more

Music, even in situations of the greatest horror, should never be painful to the ear but should flatter and charm it, and thereby always remain music.

The difference between your mind and your heart: Your mind tells you what is smart and your heart tells you read more

The difference between your mind and your heart: Your mind tells you what is smart and your heart tells you what you're going to do anyway.

No command of art,
No toil, can help you hear;
Earth's minstrelsy falls clear
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No command of art,
No toil, can help you hear;
Earth's minstrelsy falls clear
But on the listening heart.

Part of growing up is just taking what you learn from that and moving on and not taking it to read more

Part of growing up is just taking what you learn from that and moving on and not taking it to heart.

If you can't love, learn how to flatter.

If you can't love, learn how to flatter.

Your heart is free, have the courage to follow it.

Your heart is free, have the courage to follow it.