Countenance Quote by Samuel Johnson
“Patron: One who countenances, supports or protects. Commonly a wretch who supports with insolence, and is repaid in flattery.”
About This Quote
Source Dictionary: A Dictionary of the English Language, 1755
Patronage can be a façade of support, often masking ulterior motives and flattery.
In simple terms: Support may hide selfish motives.
Key Takeaway
Beware of insincere supporters.
Themes
power
flattery
trust
relationships
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- political alliances
- art patronage
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
politics
social dynamics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs indicate genuine support?
- How do you respond to flattery?
A Different Perspective
Not all patrons are negative; some are genuinely helpful.
![“Let flattery, the handmaid of the vices, be far removed (from friendship). [Lat., Assentatio, vitiorum adjutrix, procul amoveatur.]” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4d3/marcus-tullius-cicero-157_flattery_let-flattery-the-handmaid-of-the-vices-b_1487532.jpg)
