Quote by Thomas Fuller

Compliments cost nothing, yet many pay dear for them.


Compliments cost nothing, yet many pay dear for them.

Summary

This quote suggests that giving compliments to others does not require any financial cost or sacrifice. However, some individuals are willing to go to great lengths or endure significant costs in order to receive compliments from others. It implies that receiving acknowledgment and praise holds great value for some people, and they might go out of their way, invest time, or make sacrifices to earn compliments. It serves as a reminder that kind words hold immeasurable worth and impact on others, and the act of giving compliments can enrich both the giver and the receiver without any material expenditure.

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By Thomas Fuller
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