Fickle Quote by George Herbert
“Praise none too much, for all are fickle.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Unsteady Praise, 1620
Excessive flattery is unreliable because people’s opinions shift quickly.
In simple terms: Too much praise is unreliable.
Beware of over‑praise; seek genuine feedback.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership
- friendship
- team building
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern sincere from fickle praise?
- What value does honest feedback hold?
Flattery can be manipulative.