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Give praise sincerely, but never flatter anyone. Sincere praise

"Give praise sincerely, but never flatter anyone. Sincere praise can inspire others to great heights, but flattery will only lull them with the suggestion, “You’ve done so much already! Why put yourself out to climb any higher?"

--Swami Kriyananda


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