Every flatterer lives at the expense of him who listens to him. – Jean De La Fontaine
No other quotes found from this author.
Other Quotes from
Flattery
category
The reason that adulation is not displeasing is that, though untrue, it shows one to be of consequence enough, in one way or other, to induce people to lie. – Lord (George Gordon) Byron
I would rather hear the pleased laugh of a child over some feature of my exhibition than receive as I did the flattering compliments of the Prince of Wales. – P. T. (Phineas Taylor) Barnum
How many women have the courage to start properly with a cold, cold bath early in the morning? I jump in, throw the water, cold as ice, and after the first plunge I am happy. – Anna Held
I would like to do something dark or small. I love independent films. I love emotional scenes. I love people who are struggling with something. I think its just the juxtaposition to my incredibly happy, positive demeanor. – Shailene Woodley
The love of the famous, like all strong passions, is quite abstract. Its intensity can be measured mathematically, and it is independent of persons. – Susan Sontag
