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“Should the poor be flattered? No; let the candied tongue lick absurd pomp, and crook the pregnant hinges of the knee where thrift may follow fawning.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Should the poor be flattered? No; let the candied tongue lick absurd pomp, and crook the pregnant hinges of the knee where thrift may follow fawning.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1602

Wealth should not be praised; instead, superficial flattery should be rejected in favor of genuine thrift and humility.

In simple terms: Reject false praise, value modesty.

Key Takeaway

Choose humility over vanity.

Themes

humility wealth social critique

Mood

skeptical reflective

Type

critical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • personal finance
  • social media
  • corporate culture

Key Concepts

flattery materialism authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does flattery affect self-worth?
  • What are the costs of valuing appearance over substance?
A Different Perspective

Superficial compliments can mask deeper systemic inequality.

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