178 Quotes About Compliments

​You can always tell when someone deserves the praise and recognition they receive, because it humbles them rather than inflating their ego.

When you're appeasing too much, you might be egotistically over-estimating everyone's need for your approval.

Leaders learn more from blames than praises. Praises make them know what’s already done well; blames show them what’s yet to be done well.

Only fools imply compliments. The wise man comes right out with it, point-blank. Imply criticism--unless the criticized isn't within earshot.

...gracious your form and your eyes as honey : desire is poured upon your lovely face Aphrodite has honored you exceedingly...

She looks at me as we walk under a streetlight. “You’re really handsome, you know that?”I don’t know what to say. I don’t think anyone uses the word handsome anymore. I feel humbled by it. Because it’s old and grandmothers say it, it seems classy and real and I feel…handsome. It makes me smile.

The saying 'flattery gets you everywhere' appalls me. If you're going to pay someone a compliment make sure it's 100% genuine or not at all.-Flattery is deception and who wants to be lied to?

I'd rather take coffee than compliments just now.

Why? As much fun as a hospital sounds, I'd rather spend the evening dancing with an amazing, smart, funny, interesting, beautiful girl who has the most incredible green eyes I've ever seen. Sophie, will you go to the dance with me?