Avoid flatterers, for they are thieves in disguise.

Avoid flatterers, for they are thieves in disguise.

He that loves to be flattered is worthy o' the flatterer.

He that loves to be flattered is worthy o' the flatterer.

When Fortune flatters, she does it to betray.

When Fortune flatters, she does it to betray.

Fools grow without watering.

Fools grow without watering.

Imitation is the sincerest of flattery.

Imitation is the sincerest of flattery.

Always let your flattery be seen through for what really flatters a man is that you think him worth flattering.

Always let your flattery be seen through for what really flatters a man is that you think him worth flattering.

It is easy to flatter; it is harder to praise.

It is easy to flatter; it is harder to praise.

A fool can no more see his own folly than he can see his ears.

A fool can no more see his own folly than he can see his ears.

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.