If we did not flatter ourselves, the flattery of others could never harm us.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The aim of flattery is to soothe and encourage us by assuring us of the truth of an opinion we have already formed about ourselves.
One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer.
The flattery of posterity is not worth much more than contemporary flattery, which is worth nothing.
Flattery is all right so long as you don't inhale.
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.
Flattery is a kind of bad money, to which our vanity gives us currency.
Flattery is like chewing gum. Enjoy it but don't swallow it.
I hate careless flattery, the kind that exhausts you in your efforts to believe it.
The best form of flattery is to be admired, imitated or respected. I've always felt proud our fans look up to us or feel we are inspirational.
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.