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Fools grow without watering.
Fools grow without watering.
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 all right so long as you don't inhale.
Flattery is all right so long as you don't inhale.
A woman's flattery may inflate a man's head a little; but her criticism goes straight to his heart, and contracts read more
A woman's flattery may inflate a man's head a little; but her criticism goes straight to his heart, and contracts it so that it can never again hold quite as much love for her
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 will get you everywhere.
Flattery will get you everywhere.
Flattery is telling the other person precisely what he thinks about himself
Flattery is telling the other person precisely what he thinks about himself
Flattery is like cologne water, to be smelt of, not swallowed
Flattery is like cologne water, to be smelt of, not swallowed
It is easy to flatter; it is harder to praise.
It is easy to flatter; it is harder to praise.
