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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He who says he hates every kind of flattery, and says it in earnest, certainly does not yet know every kind of flattery.

凡说自己恨各样的谄媚,并且是诚诚实实说的,他还不知道各样的谄媚。

Flattery is sweet food for those who can swallow it.

谄媚是能吃的甘甜食物。