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The flattery of posterity is not worth much more than contemporary

The flattery of posterity is not worth much more than contemporary flattery, which is worth nothing. – Jorge Luis Borges

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He that flatters you more than you desire either has deceived you or wishes to deceive. – Italian Proverb

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. . . although a skilful flatterer is a most delightful companion, if you can keep him all to yourself, his taste becomes very doubtful when he takes to complimenting other people. – Charles Dickens

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If we did not flatter ourselves the flattery from others would not harm us. – Proverb

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