Communication Quote by Bill Vaughan

The contrived language and the flattering attitude rarely come with the virtue.

— Confucius

No soul of high estate can take pleasure in slander. It betrays a weakness.

— Blaise Pascal

Every misused word revenges itself forever upon a writer's reputation.

— Agnes Repplier

After watching the State of the Union address the other night [1994], I'm reminded of the old adage that imitation is the sincerest form…

— Ronald Reagan

Praise from the common people is generally false, and rather follows the vain than the virtuous.

— Francis Bacon

I may be wrong, but it seems rare in our age to find a widely praised person whose own mouth is not the source…

— Giacomo Leopardi

Compliments are only lies in court clothes.

— John Sterling

Compliment others on the virtues they have; and they're not half as pleased as being complimented for the ones they don't have.

— Malcolm Forbes

Arrogant person's life depends on praise and criticism by others.

— Mak_786

There is no profit in deceit. An honest man knows revenge is not sweet.

— Robert Palmer

Compliments cost nothing, yet many pay dear for them.

— Thomas Fuller

People are very sincere in their praise, and you can't take it lightly.

— Joan Jett