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You must ingratiate yourself with those who can help you. Flatter them to their faces. Praise them to others who will carry your words back to them.

Chin-Ning Chu (2010). “Thick Face, Black Heart: The Warrior Philosophy for Conquering the Challenges of Business and Life”, p.182, Hachette UK
You must ingratiate yourself with those who can help you. Flatter them to their faces. Praise them to others who will carry your words back to them.