One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer.

  • -- Theophrastus 西奥弗拉斯托斯

人们可以把奉承定义为一种基本的友谊,这对拍马屁者来说是最有利的。

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There is no other way of guarding oneself against flattery than by letting men understand that they will not offend you by speaking the truth; but when everyone can tell you the truth, you lose their respect.

除了让男人知道他们说真话不会冒犯你,别无他法使自己免受奉承;但是当每个人都能告诉你真相时,你就失去了他们的尊重。

Flattery is sweet food for those who can swallow it.

谄媚是能吃的甘甜食物。