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 “There is not one wise man in twenty that will praise himself.” |
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William Shakespeare |
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"Anything in any way beautiful derives its beauty from itself and asks nothing beyond itself. Praise is no part of it, for nothing is made worse or better by praise.” |
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Marcus Aelius Aurelius |
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“We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess” |
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Mark Twain |
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“Self praise is no recommendation” |
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Unknown |
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“Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful” |
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Winston Churchill |
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“Think not those faithful who praise all thy words and actions; but those who kindly reprove thy faults.” |
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Socrates |
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“Where there is no difficulty there is no praise” |
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Dr Samuel Johnson |
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“Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise not blame.” |
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Thomas Kempis |
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"There are two modes of establishing our reputation: to be praised by honest men, and to be abused by rogues. It is best, however, to secure the former, because it will invariably be accompanied by the latter.” |
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Charles Caleb Colton |
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