I would warn my brethren and sisters to never flatter persons because of their ability; for they cannot bear it. Self is easily exalted, and in consequence, persons lose their balance.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
If we did not flatter ourselves, the flattery of others could never harm us.
People may flatter themselves just as much by thinking that their faults are always present to other people's minds, as if they believe that the world is always contemplating their individual charms and virtues.
One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer.
Many know how to flatter, few know how to praise.
Let your emotions come out. If your behavior is flat, your game will be flat, too.
A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.
Nothing is so great an example of bad manners as flattery. If you flatter all the company, you please none; If you flatter only one or two, you offend the rest.
Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.
Were I to flatter myself with the possibility of success in such combat, it would indeed be presumption.
Nothing else so destroys the power to stand alone as the habit of leaning upon others. If you lean, you will never be strong or original. Stand alone or bury your ambition to be somebody in the world.
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