I once had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read read more

I once had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the catalogue: no good in a bed, but fine up against a wall.

Flattery is from the teeth out. Sincere appreciation is from the heart out.

Flattery is from the teeth out. Sincere appreciation is from the heart out.

Flattery is the worst and falsest way of showing our esteem

Flattery is the worst and falsest way of showing our esteem

A man of such obvious and exemplary charm must be a liar.

A man of such obvious and exemplary charm must be a liar.

We are all born charming, fresh, and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society.

We are all born charming, fresh, and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society.

Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present.

Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present.

You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.

You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.

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

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

It is easy to flatter; it is harder to praise.

It is easy to flatter; it is harder to praise.