Flatterer Quotes

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But, perhaps, the flatterer is not often detected; for an honest mind is not apt to suspect, and no one exerts the power of discernment… — Samuel Johnson
Few men survey themselves with so much severity as not to admit prejudices in their own favour, which an artful flatterer may gradually strengthen, till… — Samuel Johnson
By flatterers besieged And so obliging that he ne'er obliged. — Alexander Pope
If he be so resolved, I can o'ersway him; for he loves to hear That unicorns may be betrayed with trees And bears with glasses,… — William Shakespeare
Abhor flatterers as you would deceivers; for both, if trusted, injure those who trust them. If you admit as friends men who seek your favor… — Isocrates
Patience is a flatterer, sir, and an ass, sir. — Aphra Behn
The flatterer does not think highly enough of himself or of others. — Jean de la Bruyere
Learn that every flatterer Lives at the flattered listeners cost. — Jean de La Fontaine
It is hard to resist a flatterer who gets it right. — Robert Breault
The same man cannot be both Friend and Flatterer. — Benjamin Franklin
There are, while human miseries abound, A thousand ways to waste superfluous wealth, Without one fool or flatterer at your board, Without one hour of… — John Armstrong
Hope is a flatterer, but the most upright of all parasites; for she frequents the poor man's hut, as well as the palace of his… — William Shenstone
The skilful class of flatterers praise the discourse of an ignorant friend and the face of a deformed one. — Juvenal
One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer. — Theophrastus
Flatterers and men of learning do not accord well with each other. — Napoleon Bonaparte
Believe flatterers and you're lost; believe your enemies and you despair. — Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
for nothing can be more reasonable, than that slaves and flatterers should exact the same taxes on all below them, which they themselves pay to… — Henry Fielding
Although a skillful flatterer is a most delightful companion if you have him all to yourself, his taste becomes very doubtful when he takes to… — Charles Dickens
Be advised that all flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them. — Jean de La Fontaine
Every flatterer lives at the expense of him who listens to him. — Jean de La Fontaine

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