He that is much flattered soon learns to flatter himself.
—Samuel Johnson
Showing posts with label flattery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flattery. Show all posts
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Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Post #1767
No man of high and generous spirit is ever willing to indulge in flattery; the good may feel affection for others, but will not flatter them.
—Aristotle
—Aristotle
Monday, December 22, 2014
Post #1711
We swallow with one gulp the lie that flatters us, and drink drop by drop the truth which is bitter to us.
—Denis DiderotGet a Random Quote Here
—Denis DiderotGet a Random Quote Here
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
Post #1313
None are more taken in by flattery than the proud, who wish to be the first and are not.
—Benedict Spinoza
—Benedict Spinoza
A deadly viper once bit a hole snipe's hide; But 'twas the viper, not the snipe, that died.
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