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Flattery corrupts both the receiver and the giver and adulation is not of more service to the people than to kings.

Edmund Burke

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Edmund Burke
Age: 68 †
Born: 1729
Born: January 12
Died: 1797
Died: July 9
Philosopher
Politician
Statesman
Writer
Dublin city
People
Adulation
Corrupts
Receiver
Giver
Flattery
Service
Kings

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