Quote by Oscar Wilde
I don't like compliments, and I don't see why a man should think he is pleasing a woman enormously when he says to her a whole heap of things that he doesn't mean
Summary
This quote reflects the speaker's perspective on compliments and insincerity. They express a disapproval of receiving compliments, suggesting that they do not find them genuine or necessary. The speaker questions why some men believe that they can please a woman by saying things that are not truly meant, suggesting that honesty is more important than empty words. The quote implies a preference for genuine interactions and a skepticism towards superficiality and flattery.
By Oscar Wilde