On ne loue d'ordinaire que pour etre loue.
Human naturePsychologyMotivesPraiseFlatteryReciprocitySocial behavior
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People usually praise others just to get praise in return.
- In plain terms
- We praise people mainly to receive praise ourselves.
- What can you take from it?
- Flattery often masks self interest.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you expect praise for giving it?
- Is praise always sincere?
Another view
Genuine praise exists too.
More from Francois de La Rochefoucauld
On aime mieux dire du mal de soi-meme que de n'en point parler.
Permalink to quote #46 Il y a des reproches qui louent et des louanges qui medisent.
Permalink to quote #48 On parle peu quand la vanite ne fait pas parler.
Permalink to quote #45
Related quotes
1. Laughter is the Wild Body's song of triumph. 2. Laughter is the climax in the tragedy of seeing, hearing and smelling self-consciously. 3. Laughter is the b…
Wyndham LewisWyndham Lewis quote #1 L'amour-propre est le plus grand de tous les flatteurs.
Francois de La RochefoucauldFrancois de La Rochefoucauld quote #3 No collection of people who are all waiting for the same thing are capable of holding a natural conversation. Even if the thing they are waiting for is only a …
Ben EltonBen Elton quote #1