flattery, much like perfume, should be smelled but not swallowed

US /ˈflæt.ər.i mʌtʃ ˌlaɪk pərˈfjuːm ʃʊd bi ˌsmeld bət ˌnɑːt ˈswɑː.loʊd/
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