Quote by Jean de La Fontaine

Every flatterer lives at the expense of him who listens to him.

Every flatterer lives at the expense of him who listens to h

Summary

This quote by Jean de La Fontaine suggests that those who indulge in flattery ultimately benefit at the detriment of the person being flattered. When people are susceptible to flattery and choose to believe the exaggerated compliments and approval of others, they are unknowingly relinquishing their self-awareness and critical thinking. By allowing themselves to be manipulated, they become vulnerable to the hidden motives and agendas of the flatterer. Ultimately, the listener pays the price as their sense of self-worth becomes linked to the validation provided by others and their ability to discern genuine motives is clouded.

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Flattery

By Jean de La Fontaine

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