👆 there is always something more than meets the eye.

Seldom is fulsome praise showered,

On even the most deserving,

From a place unselfish and true - 

Most people who praise are self serving!

It is rare to find an altruist,

Even among men of saintly garb;

The grist that goes into the mill,

Enriches the Miller and the Mill! 

Beware of all encomiums,

Even the seemingly unselfish;

Especially those who are in power,

Are used to it and deal with it well!

Flattery is to the sycophant,

Just a tool in his arsenal;

Censure and praise are one to the savant,

Who takes both in his stride!