Jean Paul Quotes

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

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

A little flattery goes a long way.

The sweetest of all sounds is praise.

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

Since we have to speak well of the dead, let's knock them while they're alive.

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

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

Bernard King said something great about me? Wow, he's one of the best. I'm definitely honored and very thankful.

It's always nice to receive a compliment.

You look marvelous!

A compliment is something like a kiss through a veil.

Commend a fool for his wit, or a rogue for his honesty and he will receive you into his favor.

Their silence is praise enough.

There is no Pleasure like that of receiving Praise from the Praiseworthy.

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

What every genuine philosopher (every genuine man, in fact) craves most is praise although the philosophers generally call it recognition!

Everybody likes a compliment.

It's just, people recognize you for your work, you know? They love you for your work, and they judge you for your work. It's awesome to have people quoting you. I love it.

Praise is warming and desirable. But it is an earned thing. It has to be deserved, like a hug from a child.

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

The three of us just try put our heads down and stay creative. The awards truly are just cake. It's one of those things that you never expect, but getting the head nod from either the fans or your peers, that's the ultimate compliment.

The only thing I want is the respect of the fans of Liverpool and the fans of the national team of Uruguay.

It's always a pleasure to talk about someone else's work.

Compliments aren't really a journalistic angle.