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TalleyrandA woman will sometimes forgive the man who tries to seduce her, but never the man who misses an opportunity when offered.

—  Talleyrand, 1754-1838, French statesman & diplomat

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NapoleonA woman laughing is a woman conquered.

—  Napoleon, 1769-1821, French Emperor

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Wilson MiznerTreat a whore like a lady and a lady like a whore.

—  Wilson Mizner, 1876-1913, American playwright

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Jules RenardDon't tell a woman she's pretty; tell her there's no other woman like her, and all roads will open to you.

—  Jules Renard, 1864-1910, French writer

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George Bernard ShawDancing is a perpendicular expression of a horizontal desire.

—  George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950, Irish writer, Nobel 1925

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Helen RowlandA man is like a cat; chase him and he will run - sit still and ignore him and he'll come purring at your feet.

—  Helen Rowland, 1875-1950, American journalist & humorist

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VoltaireIt is not enough to conquer; one must learn to seduce.

—  Voltaire, 1694-1778, French philosopher & writer

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Marilyn MonroeIf you can make a woman laugh, you can make her do anything.

—  Marilyn Monroe, 1926-1962, American actress

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Marlen DietrichWhat a man notices first about a woman is whether she notices him.

—  Marlen Dietrich, 1901-1992, German-American actress

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ThucydidesMen naturally despise those who court them, but respect those who do not give way to them.

—  Thucydides, 460-394 BC, Ancient Greek historian

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Marlen DietrichThe average man is more interested in a woman who is interested in him than he is in a woman with beautiful legs.

—  Marlen Dietrich, 1901-1992, German-American actress

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Helen RowlandFlirting is the gentle art of making a man feel pleased with himself.

—  Helen Rowland, 1875-1950, American journalist & humorist

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La RochefoucauldOne kind of flirtation is to boast we never flirt.

—  La Rochefoucauld, 1613-1680, French writer

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Mignon McLaughlinIt upsets women to be, or not to be, stared at hungrily.

—  Mignon McLaughlin, 1913-1983, American magazine editor

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Rutherford B. HayesFighting battles is like courting girls: those who make the most pretensions and are boldest usually win.

—  Rutherford B. Hayes, 1822-1893, American President [1877-1881]

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MartialYou ask what a nice girl will do? She won’t give an inch, but she won’t say no.

—  Martial, 43-104 AD, Roman poet of epigrams

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Dorothy ParkerHis voice was as intimate as the rustle of sheets.

—  Dorothy Parker, 1893-1967, American writer, poet, satirist, critic

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Helen RowlandThe hardest task of a girl's life, nowadays, is to prove to a man that his intentions are serious.

—  Helen Rowland, 1875-1950, American journalist & humorist

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Donald TrumpAll of the women on The Apprentice flirted with me – consciously or unconsciously. That’s to be expected.

—  Donald Trump, 1946-, President of the USA

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William ShakespeareBefore you tumbled me,
You promised me to wed.

—  William Shakespeare, 1564-1616, English poet & playwright

     (Ophelia to Hamlet)

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D. H. LawrencePerhaps in Venice you'll find a man who'll put jasmine in your maiden-hair, and a pomegranate flower in your navel. Poor little lady Jane!

—  D. H. Lawrence, 1885-1930, British writer

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Marlen DietrichLatins are tenderly enthusiastic. In Brazil they throw flowers at you. In Argentina they throw themselves.

—  Marlen Dietrich, 1901-1992, German-American actress

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Susan SontagArt is seduction, not rape.

—  Susan Sontag, 1933-2004, American writer, critic, activist

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StendhalOne must give the conquest of a woman the attention one gives to a game of billiards.

—  Stendhal, 1783-1842, French writer

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Cesare PaveseDon’t mix wine and women.

—  Cesare Pavese, 1908-1950, Italian writer

Honoré de BalzacAn ounce of courage will go farther with women than a pound of timidity.

—  Honoré de Balzac, 1799-1850, French writer

Honoré de BalzacMen are like that, they can resist sound argument, yet yield to a glance.

—  Honoré de Balzac, 1799-1850, French writer

Marcel AchardWomen like what they hear, men like what they see.

—  Marcel Achard, 1899-1974, French playwright

Erica JongIn a certain sense, you do write to seduce the world, but when it happens, you begin to feel like a whore. The disparity between your life and your work turns out to be as great as ever. And the people seduced by your work are usually seduced by all the wrong reasons.

—  Erica Jong, 1942-, American writer

Salvador DaliLike the lobsters, the young girls have the exquisite exterior. Like lobsters, they turn red when you want to make them edible.

—  Salvador Dali, 1904-1989, Spanish painter

Alexandre DumasMilady knew it well, her greatest seduction was in her voice, which so skilfully traversed the whole range of tones, from human speech to celestial language.

—  Alexandre Dumas, 1802-1870, French writer

Marty RubinA woman who needs romantic favors to feel loved will never feel loved.

—  Marty Rubin, 1930-1994, Canadian gay activist, author & journalist

Alphonse de LamartinThe most effective coquetry is innocence.

—  Alphonse de Lamartin, 1790-1869, French poet

StendhalWhen you want to court a woman, court her sister first.

—  Stendhal, 1783-1842, French writer

Personal Stories

Jean-Paul SartreIf I became a philosopher, if I have so keenly sought this fame for which I'm still waiting, it's all been to seduce women basically.

—  Jean-Paul Sartre, 1905-1980, French philosopher

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Quotes in Verse

John KeatsThe day is gone, and all its sweets are gone!
Sweet voice, sweet lips, soft hand, and softer breast.

—  John Keats, 1795-1821, English poet

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Funny Quotes

Steven WrightDrink 'til she's cute, but stop before the wedding.

—  Steven Wright, 1955-, American comedian

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Proverbs

English proverbFaint heart never won fair lady.

—  English proverb

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International proverbThe way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

—  International proverb

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International proverbThe way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

—  International proverb

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Movie Quotes

Breathless (1960)- Why won't you sleep with me?
- Because I'm trying to find out what it is that I like about you.

—  from the film Breathless (1960)

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Pretty Woman (1990)Listen, I appreciate this whole seduction scene you've got goin', but let me give ya a tip: I'm a sure thing. OK?
So, I'm on an hourly rate. Could we just move it along?

—  from the film Pretty Woman (1990)

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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but diamonds are a girl's best friend.

—  from the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

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The Graduate (1967)Mrs. Robinson, you're trying to seduce me, aren't you?

—  from the film The Graduate (1967)

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To Have and Have Not (1944)Anybody got a match?

—  from the film To Have and Have Not (1944)

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