Between flattery and admiration there often flows a river of contempt.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Though familiarity may not breed contempt, it takes off the edge of admiration.
In order to feel contempt, you generally need to cherish some kind of feelings.
Familiarity breeds contempt.
What I have known with respect to myself, has tended much to lessen both my admiration, and my contempt, of others.
Contempt is the weapon of the weak and a defense against one's own despised and unwanted feelings.
One of the strengths I derive from my class background is that I am accustomed to contempt.
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.
Flattery is like chewing gum. Enjoy it but don't swallow it.
There is an innocence in admiration; it is found in those to whom it has never yet occurred that they, too, might be admired some day.
Familiarity breeds contempt - and children.
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