Flattery Quote by Eliza Leslie Download Open image “Flattery is praise without foundation.” — Eliza Leslie ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.2 out of 5 (6 ratings) Copy quoteShare Flattery Foundation Praise
Flattery is praise insincerely given for an interested purpose. — Henry Ward Beecher 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 a tribute… — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
The mischief of flattery is, not that it persuades any man that he is what he is not, but that it suppresses the influence… — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
We are not fond of praising, and never praise any one except from interested motives. Praise is a clever, concealed, and delicate flattery, which… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
Excellent flatterers welcome attentive audiences; mighty potentates enjoy public praise. In the most pleasing situation, a flatterer would genuinely admire the flatteree, please that… — Willis Regier Copy Share Image
If we did not flatter ourselves, the flattery of others could never harm us. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
Beaten biscuits: This is the most laborious of cakes, and also the most unwholesome, even when made in the best manner. We do not… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
Ignorant people always suppose that popular writers are wonderfully well-paid - and must be making rapid fortunes - because they neither starve in garrets,… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
If a person begins by telling you, 'Do not be offended at what I am going to say,' prepare yourself for something that she… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
“An amusing writer of the last century, justly complains of the want of definite words to express, distinctly and unmistakably, the different degrees of… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
When in company with literary women, make no allusions to 'learned ladies,' or 'blue stockings,' or express surprise that they should have any knowledge… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
Many persons erroneously suppose that an author has always on hand an unlimited number of her own books; or that the publisher will kindly… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
On this earth there are many roads to heaven; and each traveller supposes his own to be the best. But they must all unite… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
Gratitude is a very pleasant sensation, both for those who feel and to those who excite it. No one who confers a favor can… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
Recollect that to a woman who gets her living by her pen, 'time is money,' as it is to an artist. Therefore, encroaching on… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
When you see persons slip down on the ice, do not laugh at them. ... It is more feminine on witnessing such a sight,… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
“Flattery looks like friendship, just like a wolf looks like a dog.” — Oscar Auliq-Ice Copy Share Image
“What a situation!' cried Miss Squeers; '...What is the reason that men fall in love with me, whether I like it or not, and… — Charles Dickens Copy Share Image
By God, I cannot flatter, I do defy The tongues of soothers! but a braver place In my heart's love hath no man than… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
I'm not drunk, I'm just intoxicated by you. I was so enchanted by your beauty that I ran into that wall over there. So… — Paperboi Copy Share Image
The most skillful flattery is to let a person talk on, and be a listener. — Joseph Addison Copy Share Image
Love of another is merely empty flattery and self-deception for one who cannot accept himself without pretense. — L.E. Modesitt Jr Copy Share Image
It is an unquestionable truth, that the body of the people in every country desire sincerely its prosperity. But it is equally unquestionable that… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
“You are the belle of the ball tonight.” He said as he moved in closer. “How can you be so sinfully beautiful Mrs. Norman?” — Barry Gray Copy Share Image
He who says he hates all kinds of flattery, and says so in earnest, has undoubtedly not as yet become acquainted with all kinds… — Georg C. Lichtenberg Copy Share Image
