This phrase originally stated "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery," and is often paraphrased for the sake of the speaker or the situation to which it is being applied. The creator of this oft used quote was Charles Caleb Colton, an English cleric who lived from 1780 to 1832.
"Imitation is the sincerest flattery" C.C.Colton (1780 -1832) 'The Lacon.'
no, but false praise is a synonym for flattery
FLATTERY : overdone, fawning, or effusive praise, often used to curry favor (see SYCOPHANT).
The abstract noun form for the verb to flatter is flattery.The noun forms are flatterer, the person who flatters, or flattery, the words that flatter.Flatterer wouldn't be an abstract noun you can see or touch a flatterer.
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Imitation is said to be the sincerest form of flattery.
Imitation is a noun. A sentence using the word "imitation" could be, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery."
The quote "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" suggests that copying or emulating someone or something is a way of showing admiration and respect. It implies that when we imitate, we are acknowledging the value and worth of what we are imitating.
She dislikes people who copy; she says, "I don't think imitation is the highest form of flattery, I think it's annoying."
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i hate it when people copie me. here is what i would say: ~"OK what the heck, i just told you that" ~"you just got that from me!" or something along those lines... hope that helped :D Alternate take: Ignore it. Imitation is the highest form of flattery.
Because they see the success it's had all over the world. As some people will quote, "Imitation is the best form of flattery".
I think it is wrong because you are becoming a murderer yourself. You are killing the killer it doesn't make sense! Imitation is the greatest form of flattery isn't it?
Imitation being the sincerest form of flattery, supporters of same-sex marriage generally believe that marriage is such a great institution that everyone should have access to it.
Yes. It's a free world, and they can go out and buy whatever car they want. If it bothers you, remember that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Yes. In China there are more fake Apple products than real ones. There are fake Apple stores with fake 'Geniuses' selling fake iPhones. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
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