Zig Ziglar Quotes

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.

All that a husband or wife really wants is to be pitied a little, praised a little, and appreciated a little.

Tell your wife often how terrific she looks.

Marry someone who flatters you. Because I've written 80 books since 'War Horse' but when my wife reads one, all she says is, 'It's quite good, but it's not as good as 'War Horse,' is it?'

My desire to be valued is manifested in cultivating relationships with my friends and family.

Every girl likes to be thought of and made to feel special.

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

Oh, flatter me; for love delights in praises.

God gives us relatives; thank God, we can choose our friends.

Praise your children more than you correct them. Praise them for even their smallest achievement.

I never get tired of hearing compliments.

I'm very close with Bob and his lovely, fabulous wife Catherine, too.

The more people say nice things about me, the more I feel it's false.

My husband is very proud of me and what I do. Which I think is really sweet.

The aim of flattery is to soothe and encourage us by assuring us of the truth of an opinion we have already formed about ourselves.

When a man spends his time giving his wife criticism and advice instead of compliments, he forgets that it was not his good judgment, but his charming manners, that won her heart.

I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism.

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

I will praise any man that will praise me.

Compliments cost nothing, yet many pay dear for them.

Fundamentally, we all want the same thing. We want to love. We want to be loved, and we want to matter.

Try praising your wife, even if it does frighten her at first.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

A lady likes to be complimented on her looks, her eyes, her figure. But the personality comments are much appreciated.

The most important right is the right to say to your companion “I love you” and have that be recognized.