Inspirational Quotes on Flattery

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

“He stepped down, avoiding any long look at her as one avoids long looks at the sun, but seeing her as one sees the sun, without looking.”

“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.”

“Flattery corrupts both the receiver and the giver, and adulation is not of more service to the people than to kings.”

“What a situation!' cried Miss Squeers; '...What is the reason that men fall in love with me, whether I like it or not, and desert their chosen intendeds for my sake?' 'Because they can't help it, miss,' replied the girl; 'the reason's plain.' (If Miss Squeers were the reason, it was very plain.)”

“He did not flatter me. It was I who found his appreciation flattering.”

“Nothing in the world is harder than candour, and nothing is easier than flattery.”