(214 quotes found)
“Except a creature be part coward it is not a compliment to say it is brave; it is merely a loose application of the word. Consider the flea! -- incomparably the bravest of all the creatures of God, if ignorance of fear were courage.”
Mark Twain
“When we get compliments for our good works we naturally feel elated and happy. On the contrary listening to evil thoughts make us skeptical and confused.”
Atharva Veda
“Beware of fishing for compliments - you might come up with a boot”
Carol Weston
“An acquaintance that begins with a compliment is sure to develop into a real friendship”
Oscar Wilde
“Elinor agreed with it all, for she did not think he deserved the compliment of rational opposition.”
Jane Austen
“I guess anytime you are mentioned with Hank Aaron, it is the ultimate compliment, not only as a hitter, but obviously, the great ballplayer that he was.”
Alex Rodriguez
“We were told our campaign wasn't sufficiently slick. We regard that as a compliment.”
Margaret Thatcher
“It's a real compliment to the state and a real compliment to this area that they wanted to come back so soon.”
Chris Kolakowski
“a great compliment, but I don't write books like hers.”
Christopher Paolini
“We do get good compliments about the terminal and its cleanliness.”
Bruce Carter
