The praise of a fool is incense to the wisest of us.
~
Vivian Grey
by
Benjamin Disraeli
Although a skilful flatterer is a most delightful companion, if you can keep him all to yourself, his taste becomes very doubtful when he takes to complimenting other people.
~
Nicholas Nickleby
by
Charles Dickens
"It is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment, or are the result of previous study?"
~
Pride and Prejudice
by
Jane Austen