Quote by Edith Sitwell

The aim of flattery is to soothe and encourage us by assuring us of the truth of an opinion we have already formed about ourselves.

The aim of flattery is to soothe and encourage us by assurin

Summary

This quote suggests that the purpose of flattery is to comfort and boost our self-esteem by confirming the beliefs we already have about ourselves. Flattery is seen as a mechanism to reinforce our preconceived notions and make us feel good. It implies that when someone praises us, they are often simply echoing our own perspective, albeit in an exaggerated or exaggerated manner. In this way, flattery is not about providing genuine feedback or critical evaluation, but rather about making us feel validated and validated in our existing opinions of ourselves.

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By Edith Sitwell

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