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Flattery is the worst and falsest way of showing our esteem
Flattery is the worst and falsest way of showing our esteem
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 like cologne water, to be smelt of, not swallowed
Flattery is like cologne water, to be smelt of, not swallowed
When Fortune flatters, she does it to betray.
When Fortune flatters, she does it to betray.
Flattery is from the teeth out. Sincere appreciation is from the heart out.
Flattery is from the teeth out. Sincere appreciation is from the heart out.
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.
What drink'st thou oft, instead of homage sweet,
But poisoned flattery?
What drink'st thou oft, instead of homage sweet,
But poisoned flattery?
Avoid flatterers, for they are thieves in disguise.
Avoid flatterers, for they are thieves in disguise.
Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present.
Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present.
