Quote by Samuel Richardson

Women are so much in love with compliments that rather than want them, they will compliment one another, yet mean no more by it than the men do.

Women are so much in love with compliments that rather than

Summary

This quote suggests that women are fond of receiving compliments, and that they value them greatly. However, it also states that women themselves often give compliments to each other without necessarily having genuine intentions behind them, much like men do. This implies that compliments can sometimes be given for social purposes or without genuine sincerity, highlighting the idea that the true meaning behind a compliment may not always be significant.

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By Samuel Richardson

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