'Tis an old maxim in the schools, That flattery's the food of fools; Yet now and then your men of wit Will condescend to take a bit.

A fool can no more see his own folly than he can see his ears.

Always let your flattery be seen through for what really flatters a man is that you think him worth flattering.

Avoid flatterers, for they are thieves in disguise.

By flatterers besieged And so obliging that he ne'er obliged.

By God, I cannot flatter, I do defy The tongues of soothers! but a braver place In my heart's love hath no man than yourself. Nay, task me to my word; approve me, lord.

Flattery is from the teeth out. Sincere appreciation is from the heart out.

Flattery is like cologne water, to be smelt of, not swallowed.

Flattery will get you everywhere.

Fools grow without watering.