#compliments

I'm not confident around compliments or being celebrated, and I'm not comfortable with the thought of envy, which some people thrive on. ↗

— Rachel Weisz

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Women are never disarmed by compliments. Men always are. That is the difference between the sexes. ↗

— Oscar Wilde

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There are so many questions to be answered and so many personal compliments that we appreciate so very much. ↗

— Eydie Gorme

#appreciate #compliments #many #much #personal

A woman will doubt everything you say except it be compliments to herself. ↗

— Elbert Hubbard

#doubt #everything #except #herself #say

I am not always happy with the compliments Estonia has received. ↗

— Lennart Meri

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You have reached the pinnacle of success as soon as you become uninterested in money, compliments, or publicity. ↗

— Thomas Wolfe

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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

I will be generous with my love today. I will sprinkle compliments and uplifting words everywhere I go. I will do this knowing that my words are like seeds and when they fall on fertile soil, a reflection of those seeds will grow into something greater. ↗

— Steve Maraboli

#compliments #inspirational #love #motivational #resolution

...gracious your form and your eyes as honey : desire is poured upon your lovely face Aphrodite has honored you exceedingly... ↗

— Sappho

#compliments #beauty

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