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Beware of a. Beware of him who flatters you, and commends you to your face, or to one he thinks will tell you of it; most probably he has either deceived and abused you, or means to do so. Remember the fable of the fox commending the singing of the crow, who had something in her mouth which the fox wanted. Be careful that you do not commend yourselves.

Also attributed to: Sir Matthew Hale

The point

Warns against flatterers, likening them to the fox who flattered the crow to steal its food.

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Audience
AdultsYouth
Tone
Sobering · Convicting
To tell aloud
under a minute · 64 words
Subjects
FlatteryWisdomPrideBewareDeceitFlattererHumilityDeceptionDiscernment

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