Elinor agreed with it all, for she did not think he deserved the compliment of rational opposition.

When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce.

Always take a compliment, Caroline. Always take it for the way it was intended. You girls are always so quick to twist what others say. Simply say thank you and move on.

This gentleman here, Michael Hussey, is just an absolute freak.

The team will spend considerable time evaluating existing transportation plans and looking for ways they might connect to or compliment the transportation plan I unveiled last year.

Gratitude is more of a compliment to yourself than someone else.

Instead of complimentary breakfasts, why not complimentary compliments? Telling someone they’re looking skinny is sure to help them lose weight faster and feel better than, you know, actually eating.

True humility is being able to accept criticisms as graciously as we accept compliments.

I have to compliment my team because they kept their composure when our outside shots weren’t falling. They did what they needed to do to get the win. We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to...

Paine was a grand fellow — high—with the most splendid sense of justice. But he was a reasoner — not warm — not letting out the natural palpitating passion… which perhaps he didn’t have. But...