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The aim of flattery is to soothe and encourage us by assuring us of the truth of an opinion we have already formed about ourselves.
— Edith Sitwell
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "The aim of flattery is to soothe and encourage us by assuring us of the truth of an opinion we have already formed about ourselves." in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Edith Sitwell
Edith Sitwell (7 September 1887 – 9 December 1964) was an English poet and critic.
About Edith Sitwell
Edith Sitwell (7 September 1887 – 9 December 1964) was an English poet and critic.
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