Quotes by Praise Thou movest us to delight in praising Thee; for Thou hast formed us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee. Saint Augustine delight praise heart For me to praise is interrupting praise. Rumi interrupting praise love What the sayer of praise is really praising is himself, by saying implicitly, My eyes are clear." Likewise, someone who criticizes is criticizing himself, saying implicitly, "I can't see very well with my eyes so inflamed. Rumi criticize eye praise The advantage of doing one's praising for oneself is that one can lay it on so thick and exactly in the right places. Samuel Butler advantage praise inspirational Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present. Samuel Johnson flattery debt praise He that applauds him who does not deserve praise, is endeavoring to deceive the public; he that hisses in malice or sport, is an oppressor and a robber. Samuel Johnson praise doe sports Applause abates diligence. Samuel Johnson applause diligence praise ..to write and to live are very different. Many who praise virtue, do no more than praise it. Samuel Johnson different praise writing Where there is no difficulty there is no praise. Samuel Johnson difficulty effort praise Anyone can criticize or accept praise, but initiating a positive exchange is a hallmark of a difference maker. Scott Berkun hallmark differences praise Every other author may aspire to praise; the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach. Samuel Johnson lexicographer praise may The real satisfaction which praise can afford, is when what is repeated aloud agrees with the whispers of conscience, by showing us that we have not endeavored to deserve well in vain. Samuel Johnson satisfaction real praise The highest panegyric, therefore, that private virtue can receive, is the praise of servants. Samuel Johnson servant virtue praise But they're already singing our praises!" "They are Americans. They toot their horns for anything. Scott Westerfeld horns singing praise None can be pleased without praise, and few can be praised without falsehood. Samuel Johnson falsehood praise There isn't much that tastes better than praise from those who are wise and capable. Selma Lagerlöf taste praise wise He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong to him. Seneca the Younger pedigree praise doe The one who praises you is a thief. The one who criticizes you is your true friend. Seungsahn true-friend thieves praise It's the admirer and the watcher who provoke us to all the inanities we commit. Seneca the Younger provoking admirer praise Be sure that someday you'll praise and thank God for your unanswered prayers that once you had wept for them. Shams Tabrizi thank-god prayer praise «2021222324252627282930»