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Flattery in courtship is the highest insolence, for whilst it pretends to bestow on you more than you deserve, it is wat
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"Flattery in courtship is the highest insolence, for whilst it pretends to bestow on you more than you deserve, it is watching an opportunity to take from you what you really have"

- Sarah Fielding

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This quote by Sarah Fielding speaks to the threats of flattery in courtship. Flattery is a type of control, where somebody pretends to provide you more than you should have in order to get something from you. It is a kind of incorrect appreciation, and it can be used to make the most of somebody. The quote recommends that flattery in courtship is particularly hazardous, as it can be used to take away something that you really have. This could be anything from your time, attention, and even your heart. The quote serves as an alerting to be cautious of flattery in courtship, as it can be used to take away something that you really have. It is important to be knowledgeable about this, and to be conscious of the intents of those who use flattery in courtship.

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This quote is written / told by Sarah Fielding somewhere between November 8, 1710 and today. He/she was a famous author. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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