To be flattered is grateful, even when we know that our praises are not believed by those who pronounce them; for they… — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
“It's love that makes the world go round - otherwise it would be flat.” — Jay Woodman Copy Share Image
I recommend to you, in my last, an innocent piece of art: that of flattering people behind their backs, in presence of… — Doug Stanhope Copy Share Image
After watching the State of the Union address the other night [1994], I'm reminded of the old adage that imitation is the… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
“What infinite heart's-ease Must kings neglect, that private men enjoy! And what have kings, that privates have not too, Save ceremony, save… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
We sometimes imagine we hate flattery, but we only hate the way we are flattered. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
Rejection can lead to emotional stress for both parties involved and emotional stress can lead to physical complications such as headaches, ulcers,… — Paperboi Copy Share Image
Nay, do not think I flatter. For what advancement may I hope from thee, That no revenue hast but thy good spirits… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
Flattery is an ensnaring quality, and leaves a very dangerous impression. It swells a man's imagination, entertains his vanity, and drives him… — Jeremy Collier Copy Share Image
“I'll read enough When I do see the very book indeed Where all my sins are writ, and that's myself. Give me… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
Flattery will get me nowhere? That's a hell of a lot better than the place I am now. — John Alejandro King Aka The Covert Comic Copy Share Image
Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present. The acknowledgment of those virtues on which conscience congratulates us is… — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
Adroit observers will find that some who affect to dislike flattery, may yet be flattered indirectly, by a well seasoned abuse and… — Charles Caleb Colton Copy Share Image
No wonder, Sir, that he is vain; a man who is perpetually flattered in every mode that can be conceived. So many… — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
Fearing no insult, asking for no crown, receive with indifference both flattery and slander, and do not argue with a fool. — Alexander Pushkin Copy Share Image
There's a certain balance between finding an opportunity to do what you really enjoy and getting caught up in the flattery of… — Jim Gaffigan Copy Share Image
Flattery is false coin that is only current thanks to our vanity. — François De La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
Flattery is a kind of bad money, to which our vanity gives us currency. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
Near this spot are deposited the remains of one who possessed beauty without vanity, strength without insolence, courage without ferocity, and all… — Lord Byron Copy Share Image
No man of high and generous spirit is ever willing to indulge in flattery; the good may feel affection for others, but… — Aristotle Copy Share Image
