although a skilful flatterer is a most delightful companion if you can keep him all to yourself, his taste becomes very doubtful when he takes to complimenting other people.
 Charles Dickens, Nicholas Nickleby (1839). copy citation

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Author Charles Dickens
Source Nicholas Nickleby
Topic narcissism flattery
Date 1839
Language English
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