If we did not flatter ourselves, the flattery from others would not harm us. (Traditional Proverb)

If we did not flatter ourselves, the flattery from others would not harm us.

Traditional Proverb

Related topics

flatter flattery harm others

Related proverbs

It's good to learn from the errors of others, since we don't have time to carry out all of them ourselves. View proverb
Swedish Proverb
From errors of others a wise man corrects his own. View proverb
American Proverb
After all, harming others means you first harm yourself. View proverb
Chinese Proverb
Ask for a science that would be useful to you, would keep you from harm and shame, then elevate you. View proverb
Arabic Proverb
When a ship is broken, the accident does not prevent others from sailing. View proverb
Martinican Proverb