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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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Flattery is a form of hatred. – Bible

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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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Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present. – Samuel Johnson

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Flattery corrupts both the receiver and the giver. – Edmund Burke

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