1
He never condescended to flatter the people, and his dignity never stooped to merriment.
2
If so, how ignominious are all politicians who flatter the people and solicit their votes?
3
It was the policy of the emperors to amuse and flatter the people, while depriving them of political rights.
4
It was the policy of the emperors to amuse and flatter the people, while they deprived them of political rights.
5
His influence over his audience was unexampled in the annals of that country or age; yet he never condescended to flatter the people.
6
For such, I am convinced, ought to be the conduct of one whose object it is, not to flatter the people, but to serve them.
7
The Republic flattered the people: and then turned arms against them.
8
He flattered the people and bought them, but he did not love them.
9
Nowadays, whoever flatters the people and glorifies their weaknesses, is a good fellow, and he is extolled to the skies.