184 Quotes About Flattery

A gentleman goes in search of flattery as keenly as a bee hunts for pollen.

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

Presenting a humble façade gains trust; flattery appeals to ego; combine the two to gain an ego-based trust within someone, and you will find in your hands a judgement clouding tool second only to love.

The trouble with most of us is that we'd rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.

Sweet words are like honey, a little may refresh, but too much gluts the stomach.

I do not know whether anyone has ever succeeded in not enjoying praise. And, if he enjoys it, he naturally wants to receive it. And if he wants to receive it, he cannot help but being distraught at losing it. Those who are in love with applause have their spirits starved not only when they are blamed off-hand, but even when they fail to be constantly praised.

What cannot Praise effect in Mighty Minds,When Flattery Sooths, and when Ambition Blinds!

Flattery is the highest form of praise." - Carnatus

To hear her speak of the things she caresIs the kindest gift, but task unfair.For this is the first time I've battled whether 'tisWrong to silence a beloved mind with a kiss.