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But you must give my compliments to him. Yes — I think it must be compliments. Is not there a something wanted, Miss Price, in our language — a something between compliments and — and love — to suit the sort of friendly acquaintance we have had together? — So many months acquaintance! — But compliments may be sufficient here.


Jane Austen


#love #love

Elinor agreed with it all, for she did not think he deserved the compliment of rational opposition.


Jane Austen


#compliments #discussion #disdain #intelligence #opposition

I never get tired of hearing compliments.


John Lithgow


#get #hearing #i #never #tired

I understand that you are an accomplished swords-man,” she finally said. He eyed her curiously. Where was she going with this? “I like to fence, yes,” he replied. “I have always wanted to learn.” “Good God,” Gregory grunted. “I would be quite good at it,” she protested. “I’m sure you would,” her brother replied, “which is why you should never be allowed within thirty feet of a sword.” He turned to Gareth. “She’s quite diabolical.” “Yes, I’d noticed,” Gareth murmured, deciding that maybe there might be a bit more to Hyacinth’s brother than he had thought. Gregory shrugged, reaching for a piece of shortbread. “It’s probably why we can’t seem to get her married off.” “Gregory!” This came from Hyacinth, but that was only because Lady Bridgerton had excused herself and followed one of the footmen into the hall. “It’s a compliment!” Gregory protested. “Haven’t you waited your entire life for me to agree that you’re smarter than any of the poor fools who have attempted to court you?” “You might find it difficult to believe,” Hyacinth shot back, “but I haven’t been going to bed each night thinking to myself—Oh, I do wish my brother would offer me something that passes for a compliment in his twisted mind.


Julia Quinn


#compliments #humor #siblings #swordplay #humor

There's a lot of intensity when you're on a set. And then it just goes away and no one's giving you attention or flooding you with compliments.


Rose Byrne


#away #compliments #flooding #giving #goes

Compliments and criticism are all ultimately based on some form of projection.


Billy Corgan


#compliments #criticism #form #projection #some

Were I to use the wits the good Spirits gave me,” he said, “then I would say this lady can not exist - for what sane man would hold a dream to be reality. Yet rather would I not be sane and lend belief to charmed, enchanted eyes.


Isaac Asimov


#magnifico #romantic-praise #dreams

When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce.


Sun Tzu


#enemy #mouths #sent #sign #their

I've gotten so many compliments for having nice feet.


Torrie Wilson


#feet #gotten #having #i #many

When a man spends his time giving his wife criticism and advice instead of compliments, he forgets that it was not his good judgment, but his charming manners, that won her heart.


Helen Rowland


#charming #compliments #criticism #forgets #giving






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