Jonathan Franzen Quotes

I take anything other than 'you big pig!' as a compliment.

In fact, it was all I could do to stop myself from saying, 'I've always been a big fan of your work.

Anytime anybody impersonates you, it's a great compliment.

No compliment can be eloquent, except as an expression of indifference.

New Yorkers stop me on the street all the time to say, 'You're terrific! You're the nuts!'

Fans always tell me I'm beautiful, but no one will ever be as beautiful as them.

Many know how to flatter, few know how to praise.

It is simpler and easier to flatter people than to praise them.

It's always nice to receive a compliment.

I always find it flattering when somebody recognizes me.

The sweetest of all sounds is praise.

Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

A compliment is something like a kiss through a veil.

Nothing says, 'I pay attention to detail!' like footwear flattery from a boy.

I thank you in advance for the great round of applause I'm about to get.

Everybody likes a compliment.

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

We always love those who admire us; we do not always love those whom we admire.

I think calling someone a character is a compliment.

It's very sweet to have people say nice things about you, and I always accept that.

Admiration, n. Our polite recognition of another's resemblance to ourselves.

I'm flattered anytime someone has taken enough time to listen to me and make a connection to someone else, honestly.

I think people ragging on me is kind of a form of flattery.

I'm a sucker for a compliment.

I'm very happy that major players are always giving their opinions about my life, my game. I am very thankful for that.