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The latter can serve only to flatter our vanity; the former, whilst it encourages us to proceed, may help to improve us in our progress.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “The latter can serve only to flatter our vanity; the former, whilst it encourages us to proceed, may help to improve us…”
Editor's note · Context
He argues that constructive feedback is more beneficial than flattery, as it aids in personal growth.
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