When you see a woman who can go nowhere without a staff of admirers, it is not so much because they think she is beautiful, it is because she has told them they are handsome.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Crowds follow women who flatter them, not just because they are beautiful.
- In plain terms
- People admire those who tell them they are handsome, not just the beautiful.
- What can you take from it?
- Flattery is a powerful tool for influence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you follow people?
Another view
It ignores genuine attraction or other qualities.
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