Imitation is the sincerest form of
flattery (Lacon)
View quotes by Charles Caleb ColtonMorris read through the letter. Was it a shade too fulsome? No, that was another law of academic life: it is impossible to be excessive in
flattery of one's peers.
View quotes by David LodgeTo ask advice is in nine cases out of ten to tout for
flattery (Maxims and Reflections)
View quotes by John CollinsThere 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 Prince
View quotes by Niccolo MachiavelliFlattery is like cologne water, to be smelt, not swallowed.
View quotes by Josh BillingsWe should keep silent about those in power; to speak well of them almost implies
flattery; to speak ill of them while they are alive is dangerous, and when they are dead is cowardly.
View quotes by Jean De La BruyereThe aim of
flattery is to soothe and encourage us by assuring us of the truth of an opinion we have already formed about ourselves.
View quotes by Dame Edith SitwellA little
flattery will support a man through great fatigue.
View quotes by James MonroeFlattery is all right so long as you don't inhale.
View quotes by Adlai E StevensonNone are more taken in by
flattery than the proud, who wish to be the first and are not.
View quotes by Benedict SpinozaThe most subtle
flattery that a woman can receive is by actions, not by words.
View quotes by Suzanne Curchod NeckerNo
flattery, boy! an honest man cannot live by it; it is a little, sneaking art, which knaves use to cajole and soften fools withal.
View quotes by Thomas OtwayImmigration is the sincerest form of
flattery.
View quotes by Jack PaarFlattery is the infantry of negotiation.
View quotes by Lord ChandosAdvertising - I would define as a judicious mixture of
flattery and threats.
View quotes by Northrop FryeImitation, if it is not forgery, is a fine thing. It stems from a generous impulse [on the sincerest form of
flattery]
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