“There are some who affect a want of affectation, and flatter themselves that they are above flattery; they are proud of being thought extremely humble, and would go round the world to punish those who thought them capable of revenge; they are so satisfied of the suavity of their own temper that they would quarrel with their dearest benefactor only for doubting it.” WorldWantDoubtProudCapableRoundsHumbleRevengeSatisfiedTemperFlatteryQuarrelsInconsistencyBenefactors Book:Lacon: Or Many Things in Few Words, Addressed to Those who Think Source: Lacon: Or Many Things in Few Words, Addressed to Those who Think
“Women are hard and proud and stubborn-hearted, Their heads being turned with praise and flattery; And that is why their lovers are afraid To tell them a plain story.” HardStoriesWomenProudLoversPraiseStubbornFlatteryHearted Book:The Collected Works of W.B. Yeats Vol II: The Plays Source: The Collected Works of W.B. Yeats Vol II: The Plays
“The best form of flattery is to be admired, imitated or respected. I've always felt proud our fans look up to us or feel we are inspirational.” FeelsLooksFormFeltFansProudLook UpFlattery Author:Cheryl James
“Nothing flatters a man as much as the happiness of his wife; he is always proud of himself as the source of it.” MenHappinessWifeSourceProudFlattery Author:Samuel Johnson
“Imitation is the highest form of flattery, but clones kind of get it wrong because we are promoting individuality and being proud of being yourself.” KindFormProudHighestIndividualityBeing YourselfIndividualismImitationBe ProudFlatteryPromoting Author:Brian Molko