But when I tell him he hates flatterers, He says he does, being then most flattered

He that loves to be flattered is worthy o' the flatterer.

He that loves to be flattered is worthy o' the flatterer.

Avoid flatterers, for they are thieves in disguise

There have been many great men that have flattered the people who ne'er loved them.

Faith, there hath been many great men that have flattered the people who ne'er loved them.