Keyword: Flattery

A flatterer never seems absurd: the flatter’d always takes his word.

(1706 – 1790) American statesman, author, scientist & inventor
Characteristics

Flattery must be pretty thick before anybody objects to it.

(1908 – 1976) publisher & author
Characteristics

The best way to turn a woman's head is to tell her she has a beautiful profile.

(1885 – 1957) French stage actor, film actor, director, screenwriter & playwright
People Women

Imitation is the sincerest [form] of flattery.

(1780 – 1832) English cleric, writer & collector
Miscellaneous

It is hard to resist a flatterer who gets it right.

American writer
Reviews/Criticism

Flattery is the sincerest form of lying.

Honesty Lies Murphy’s Laws

Flattery is telling people exactly what they think of themselves.

Characteristics People Self

Invitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

writer
Communication Wordplay

If you are flattering a woman, it pays to be a little more subtle; you don’t have to bother with men, they believe any compliment automatically.

(1939 – ) English playwright
Characteristics Men People Women

I hate careless flattery, the kind that exhausts you in your efforts to believe it.

(1876 – 1933) screenwriter
Characteristics

Flattery is like chewing gum… enjoy it but don't swallow it.

(1920 – 2001) cartoonist & creator of Dennis the Menace
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