Carolyn Wells Quotes

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

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

I call people 'captain' a lot and it makes them feel special. Until they hear me using it for everyone, that is.

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

I always find it flattering when somebody recognizes me.

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

It is wonderful to have someone praise you, to be desired.

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.

We all want to be praised, right?

Nothing is more flattering for a writer than when someone knows your work.

It's always good to get compliments from your idol.

It's the ultimate compliment to be imitated or at least be somebody's influence, for sure.

The finest compliment that can be paid to a woman of sense is to address her as such.

Imitation is the sincerest flattery.

Praise is always pleasing, let it come from whom, or upon what account it will.

Giving credit where credit is due is a very rewarding habit to form. Its rewards are inestimable.

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

It is great happiness to be praised of them who are most praiseworthy.

You look marvelous!

The sweetest of all sounds is praise.

To be honest, proper recognition has only come from the fans. I don't want to be hard, and I don't want to be negative, but I want to be honest.

I'm a woman, and anytime you tell a woman that she looks nice, it's not going to upset her.

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