Tuesday, August 26, 2014

No Blandishment

We should not seek to flatter anyone. The relationship must be a healthy one, without lies, without strings attached, without struggling frantically to gain advantage at the other's expense. Flattery is the art of buttering someone so that they are quite fond of you, making it easier for you to get from them whatever it is that you desire.

Earned praise and a modest, accurate compliment, appropriate tot scale of performance, and time and place factored in, are much appreciated and warranted. It should be extended without qualification, or with something expected in exchange. Blandishments, no. Compliments, yes.

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