Flattery Quotes

317 Flattery quotes by 206 unique authors

Blame-all and Praise-all are two blockheads. — Benjamin Franklin
Pointed criticism, if accurate, often gives the artist an inner sense of relief. The criticism that damages is that which disparages, dismisses, ridicules, or condemns. — William Ernest Henley
I believe that one becomes stronger emotionally by taking life less personally. If your employer criticizes your report, don't take it personally. Instead, find out… — Marilyn vos Savant
The way we respond to criticism pretty much depends on the way we respond to praise. If praise humbles us, then criticism will build us… — Warren W. Wiersbe
One of the highest of human duties is the duty of encouragement...It is easy to laugh at men's ideals; it is easy to pour cold… — William Barclay
To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten to tout for flattery. — John Churton Collins
Immigration is the sincerest form of flattery. — Jack Paar
It is an unquestionable truth, that the body of the people in every country desire sincerely its prosperity. But it is equally unquestionable that they… — Alexander Hamilton
I know imitation is the highest form of flattery, but stealing one's identity is totally different. — AnnaLynne McCord
Flattery is a lie covered in a bed of flowery words. — Deborah Smith
He who says he hates every kind of flattery, and says it in earnest, certainly does not yet know every kind of flattery. — Georg C. Lichtenberg
Can honor's voice provoke the silent dust, or flattery soothe the dull, cold ear of death? — Thomas Gray
Sycophancy toward those who hold power is a fact in every regime, and especially in a democracy, where, unlike tyranny, there is an accepted principle… — Allan Bloom
When will the public cease to insult the teacher's calling with empty flattery? When will men who would never for a moment encourage their own… — William Bagley
The most ridiculous concept ever perpetrated by Homo Sapiens is that the Lord God of Creation, Shaper and Ruler of the Universes, wants the saccharine… — Robert A. Heinlein
Always try to grow in your garden some plant or plants out of the ordinary, something your neighbors never attempted. For you can receive no… — Richardson Wright
Flattery is like friendship in show, but not in fruit. — Socrates
The eyes of men love to pluck the blossoms from the faded flowers they turn away. — Sophocles
Young children are unlikely to have their self-esteem strengthened from excessive praise or flattery. On the contrary, it may raise some doubts in children; many… — Lilian Katz
Our credulity is greatest concerning the things we know least about. And since we know least about ourselves, we are ready to believe all that… — Eric Hoffer
Advertising - a judicious mixture of flattery and threats. — Northrop Frye
The world is a king, and like a king, desires flattery in return for favor; but true art is selfish and perverse — it will… — Ludwig van Beethoven
Gossip involves saying behind a person’s back what you would never say to his or her face. Flattery means saying to a person’s face what… — R. Kent Hughes
Imitation is the sincerest of flattery. — Charles Caleb Colton
Imitation is the highest form of flattery. — Charles Caleb Colton

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