Imam Ali (AS) said, Verily only the one who does not flatter you [truly] adores you, and [only] one who does not make you hear his praise for you [truly] praises you.
Ghurar al-Ḥikam #1573Imam Ali (AS) said, Indeed only he who does not flatter you loves you, and only he who does not let you hear [his praise] praises you.