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Flattery Quotes
Showing: 11 - 20 Flattery Quotes of 34
Flattery pleases very generally. In the first place, the flatterer may think what he says to be true; but, in the second place, whether he thinks so or not, he certainly thinks those whom he flatters of consequence enough to be flattered.
It is necessary to the success of flattery, that it be accommodated to particular circumstances or characters, and enter the heart on that side where the passions are ready to receive it.
Of all wild beasts preserve me from a tyrant; And of all tame, a flatterer.
Learn that every flatterer Lives at the flattered listeners cost.
We imagine sometimes that we hate flattery, but it is only the manner of flattering which we hate.
There is no other way of guarding oneself against flattery than by letting men understand that they will not offend you by speaking the truth; but when everyone can tell you the truth, you lose their respect.
The world is grown so full of dissimulation and compliment, that men's words are hardly any signification of their thoughts.
Flattery is all right-if you don't inhale.
Love of flattery, in most men, proceeds from the mean opinion they have of themselves; in women, from the contrary.
We despise no source that can pay us a pleasing attention.
Diplomacy Quote
There are times when even the greatest tactician in diplomatic cunning is outclassed in his own game. It is then that he discovers that all that he thought he had gained is but loss, and that what is left of national honor and dignity is but the shadow of an illustrious past that is gone forever, or of a potentially great future that will never come.
Life Quote
In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life. It goes on.
Strength Quote
Some people think it's holding on that makes one strong. Sometimes it's letting go.
Life Quote
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.
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