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Imitation is the sincerest of flattery.
Imitation is the sincerest of flattery.
What really flatters a man is that you think him worth flattering.
What really flatters a man is that you think him worth flattering.
Fools grow without watering.
Fools grow without watering.
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.
It is better to fall among crows than flatterers; for those devour only the dead--these the living.
It is better to fall among crows than flatterers; for those devour only the dead--these the living.
It is easy to flatter; it is harder to praise.
It is easy to flatter; it is harder to praise.
The best way to convince a fool that he is wrong is to let him have his own way.
The best way to convince a fool that he is wrong is to let him have his own way.
When Fortune flatters, she does it to betray.
When Fortune flatters, she does it to betray.
By God, I cannot flatter, I do defy
The tongues of soothers! but a braver place
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By God, I cannot flatter, I do defy
The tongues of soothers! but a braver place
In my heart's love hath no man than yourself.
Nay, task me to my word; approve me, lord.
