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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Flattery in courtship is the highest insolence, for whilst it pretends to bestow on you more than you deserve, it is watching an opportunity to take from you what you really have.

求爱时的奉承是最无礼的,因为它假装给你的东西比你应得的多,其实是在伺机夺走你真正拥有的东西。

Flattery is sweet food for those who can swallow it.

谄媚是能吃的甘甜食物。