Hilton Als Quotes

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

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

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

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

I always find it flattering when somebody recognizes me.

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

I'm not interested in awards. I never have been. I don't think they are important. Don't get me wrong, if somebody gives me a prize, I thank them as gratefully as I know how, because it's very nice to be given a prize. But I don't think that awards ought to be sought.

I will tell you King's First Law of Recognition: You never get it when you want it, and then when it comes, you get too much.

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.

It feels good to have your work respected again.

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

People are very sincere in their praise, and you can't take it lightly.

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

It's nice to know that people appreciate and respect you.

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.

I enjoy being recognized whatever environment I'm in.

There is no praise to bear the sort that you put in your pocket.

There is no better feeling than having the approval and adulation of your fellow human beings.

I am such a big fan of letting everyone know how special they are and what they contribute.

The Academy not only knew I existed, they thought I was good!

Appreciate me for what I am doing.

It is nice to be appreciated by the youngsters.

When someone acknowledges you for something that they think about you, it's a huge compliment.

It's really humbling to be acknowledged by such established names like CMT and Billboard.

We all want to be praised, right?