Flatterer Quote by George Herbert
“A flatterers throat is an open Sepulcher.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Temple, 1633
It likens a flatterer’s speech to an open tomb, exposing emptiness and death.
In simple terms: Flattery is empty and reveals decay.
Seek genuine praise, not empty flattery.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtship
- politics
- business negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does flattery hide?
- When is sincere praise valuable?
Flattery can sometimes be socially useful.