Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes

Flattery pleases very generally. In the first place, the flatterer may think what he says to be true; but, in the second place, whether he thinks so or not, he certainly thinks those whom he flatters of consequence enough to be flattered.

I've been in things that have impressed people and they've come up to congratulate you but in a kind of, you-must-think-you're-really-special way.

What really flatters a man is that you think him worth flattering.

You know, the bigger you get and the more success you have, the more people you can fill your house with to tell you how great you are. You can do that.

We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don't care for.

None are more taken in by flattery than the proud, who wish to be the first and are not.

Everyone likes flattery; and when you come to Royalty you should lay it on with a trowel.

You don't want to be flattered and become big-headed by getting awards. But, well, I am.

He that loves to be flattered is worthy o' the flatterer.

Mankind naturally and generally love to be flattered.

When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.

We seldom praise anyone in good earnest, except such as admire us.

As long as those pretty girls notice me, I don't care if they say, 'Ghastly, horrible'... I live for the beautiful angels.

I don't think anyone gets bored of being called good-looking. We are all vain in one way or another.

I think it's a personal pride to hear everyone talking about me.

Men sometimes think they hate flattery, but they hate only the manner of flattering.

The only time people do not like praise is when too much of it is going toward someone else.

Those Women who boast the Affections of their Admirers, have a greater share of Vanity than Love.

Of course you like him; everyone enjoys flattery.

VANITY, n. The tribute of a fool to the worth of the nearest ass.

Persons who discover a flatterer, do not always disapprove him, because he imagines them considerable enough to deserve his applications.

Flattery makes fools of the best of us.

Naturally, there are times when every woman likes to be flattered... to feel she is the most important thing in someone's world. Only a man can paint this picture.

Being a famous actress may give you a sense of being important, but believe me, it's just an illusion.

I never get tired of hearing compliments.