It is difficult to know how accurate this portrait is, and how much of it consists of sweet nothings whispered into the author's ear by loyal retainers.
ınsubstantial or romantic words that are only meant to flatter, woo, or seduce
Silbentrennung
in·sub·stan·tial or ro·man·tic words that are on·ly meant to flatter, woo, or se·duce