Logo
Quote by André Gide
Nothing is so silly as the expression of a man who is being compli

Nothing is so silly as the expression of a man who is being complimented. РAndr̩ Gide

Other quotes by André Gide

In order to judge properly, one must get away somewhat from what one is judging, after having loved it. This is true of countries, of persons, and of oneself. РAndr̩ Gide

Category:
Self-Discovery
Author
André Gide
Read Quote
Other Quotes from
Compliments
category

A person given to barefaced flattery, will usually balance the account with interest in your absence. – Augustus William Hare and Julius Charles Hare, Guesses at Truth, by Two Brothers

Category:
Compliments

A compliment is usually accompanied with a bow, as if to beg pardon for paying it. – A.W. Hare & J.C. Hare, Guesses at Truth

Category:
Compliments

Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise. – Lord Chesterfield

Category:
Compliments

God was just showing off when he created you. – From the movie Keeping the Faith

Category:
Compliments

Random Quotes

Well, its a little harder in New York. Its not as forgiving to a film crew. You hold up a bunch of New Yorkers who cant cross the street, theyre not going to take it well. Southern California? Theyll wait. Its cool man. In New York, theyre like, Are you kidding me? I gotta get to work. – Matthew Rhys

Category:
cool

If its inappropriate to write about, if theres nothing funny about it, then its not funny. – Calvin Trillin

Category:
funny

I never was someone who was at ease with happiness. – Hugh Laurie

Category:
Happiness

A private railroad car is not an acquired taste. One takes to it immediately. – Eleanor Robson Belmont

Category:
car