Stacy Schiff

From every ancient source, we have testimony to Cleopatra's irresistible charm, as Plutarch has it, to her ability to speak many languages including, as he puts it, the language of flattery and essentially, to be able to turn people to her will - really a great political genius, in that respect.

American Author

Sonia Sotomayor

Sometimes, idealistic people are put off the whole business of networking as something tainted by flattery and the pursuit of selfish advantage. But virtue in obscurity is rewarded only in Heaven. To succeed in this world you have to be known to people.

American Judge

Cheryl Hines

Whenever somebody folds, say, 'Good laydown.' It encourages them to fold on a later hand because it makes them feel like you had the best hand even if you were bluffing. It's an odd form of flattery that seems to work at the poker table.

American Actress

Pietro Aretino

Flattery and deceit are the darlings of great men, and so with these men spread the butter on thick, if you want to get something out of them, otherwise you'll come home to me with a full belly and an empty purse.

Italian Poet

Jack Vance

This flattery has been rather slow in coming. I think all of sudden late in life now I'm getting some credit for what I've done. Which is gratifying, but it's kind of a little late.

Cheryl James

The best form of flattery is to be admired, imitated or respected. I've always felt proud our fans look up to us or feel we are inspirational.

American Musician

Edith Sitwell

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.

British Poet

Lillie Langtry

Said I was beautiful, did he? He's being paid for treatment, not flattery.

British Actress

Mason Cooley

Flattery and insults raise the same question: What do you want?

American Writer

James Monroe

A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.

American President

Flattery can seem fake if it's overdone or not genuine. People usually prefer honest compliments.

Sincerity Matters

People use flattery to make others feel good, sometimes with a hidden agenda like seeking favors.

Social Tactic

Too much flattery can make someone seem untrustworthy or insincere. It's often seen negatively.

Negative Impression

This old-fashioned use of flattery refers to making something look better or more attractive.

Visual Enhancement

Flattery can describe anything added for beauty or decoration, not just spoken words.

Aesthetic Use

Don't confuse this meaning with the other; it's rarely used this way and can confuse listeners.

Avoid Misuse

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