Quotes about Compliments
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
A man who does not love praise is not a full man.
— Henry Ward Beecher
Having other comedians complimenting my work is the biggest accolade that I can get.
— Kevin Hart
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
She kept up her compliments, and I kept up my determination to deserve them or die.
— Mark Twain
Even though men and women are different in our thinking, we all share the need and desire for compassion, compliments, and companionship.
— Germany Kent
Current among men, Like coin, the tinsel clink of compliment.
— Alfred Lord Tennyson
I get a lot of credit for comb-overs. But it's not really a comb-over. It's sort of a little bit forward and back. I've combed it the same way for years. Same thing, every time.
— Donald Trump
Roses red and vi'lets blue, Sugar's sweet, and so are you
— LM Montgomery
No one ever told me I was pretty when I was a little girl. All little girls should be told they're pretty, even if they aren't.
— Marilyn Monroe
Whenever a man's friends begin to compliment him about looking young, he may be sure that they think he is growing old.
— Washington Irving