Every woman is infallibly to be gained by every sort of flattery, and every man by one sort or other.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author claims flattery can win over every woman, though men vary by type.
- In plain terms
- Flattery works on everyone, but different types work for different people.
- What can you take from it?
- Tailor flattery to the person you want to influence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is flattery a useful tool or manipulation?
- What kind of flattery works on you?
Another view
It assumes flattery is universally effective and ethically neutral.
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