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Imitation is the sincerest of flattery.
Imitation is the sincerest of flattery.
Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall, when the wise are banished read more
Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall, when the wise are banished from the public councils, because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded, because they flatter the people in order to betray them.
Flattery is all right so long as you don't inhale.
Flattery is all right so long as you don't inhale.
Flattery is telling the other person precisely what he thinks about himself
Flattery is telling the other person precisely what he thinks about himself
What really flatters a man is that you think him worth flattering.
What really flatters a man is that you think him worth flattering.
Flattery is the worst and falsest way of showing our esteem
Flattery is the worst and falsest way of showing our esteem
I can spot empty flattery and know exactly where I stand. In the end it's really only my own approval read more
I can spot empty flattery and know exactly where I stand. In the end it's really only my own approval or disapproval that means anything.
If you can't love, learn how to flatter.
If you can't love, learn how to flatter.
It is easy to flatter; it is harder to praise.
It is easy to flatter; it is harder to praise.
