Quotes about Compliments
Bailey was strangely warmed by his compliments. It was an odd feeling to be flattered and want to punch a man at the same time. It was so confusing to hold both feelings at once ... her skin was getting a little itchy.
— Mary Connealy
Only fools imply compliments. The wise man comes right out with it, point-blank. Imply criticism--unless the criticized isn't within earshot.
— William Faulkner
I don't like compliments and I don't see why a man should think he is pleasing a woman enormously when he says to her a whole heap of things that he doesn't mean.
— Oscar Wilde
People must have affirmation and praise in order to maintain a high level of performance. Withholding negative or critical comments is not nearly as important as giving positive input through compliments and praise.
— John Maxwell
We learn to praise God not by paying compliments but by paying attention.
— Frederick Buechner
A man who does not love praise is not a full man.
— Henry Ward Beecher
He has certainly not been paying me compliments. Perhaps that is the reason that I don't believe anything he has told me.
— Oscar Wilde
Women are never disarmed by compliments. Men always are. That is the difference between the sexes.
— Oscar Wilde
It's nice to compliment people on what they're wearing, but don't make insincere compliments.
— Letitia Baldrige
I asked him how he had been able to take such a splendid picture. With a smile he said, "Well, I had only to be very patient and very attentive. It was only after a few hours of compliments that the lily was willing to let me take her picture.
— Henri Nouwen
Having other comedians complimenting my work is the biggest accolade that I can get.
— Kevin Hart
Flattery is from the teeth out. Sincere appreciation is from the heart out.
— Dale Carnegie