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Praise without profit puts little in the pot

Flattery does not fill the belly, and when people speak kindly of what you have done, it is of no real advantage to you unless they show their appreciation in a more material way.

See also:

  • Actions speak louder than words
  • Fine words butter no parsnips
  • He who gives fair words feeds you with an empty spoon

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