COMMENDATION n. The tribute that we pay to achievements that resembles but do not equal our own. — Ambrose Bierce Copy Share Image
It [angling] deserves commendations;... it is an art worthy the knowledge and practice of a wise man. — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
The censure of those who are opposed to us, is the highest commendation that can be given us. — Charles de Saint-Evremond Copy Share Image
“You'll be given a commendation in my report." "Thank you," Troy said. He didn't know what the fuck for.” — Hugh Howey Copy Share Image
Spintharus, speaking in commendation of Epaminondas, says he scarce ever met with any man who knew more and spoke less. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
It is better to be well deserving without praise than to live by the air of undeserved commendation. — Roger Chamberlain Copy Share Image
Seek the counsel of men who will tell you the truth about yourself, even if it hurts you to hear it. Mere… — Napoleon Hill Copy Share Image
“Every man wants to be appreciated, so do not just commend your secretary, commend your wife at home too The world judges… — Sunday Adelaja Copy Share Image
The love of admiration leads to fraud, much more than the love of commendation; but, on the other hand, the latter is… — Richard Whately Copy Share Image
Be not too great a niggard in the commendations of him that professes thy own quality: if he deserve thy praise, thou… — Francis Quarles Copy Share Image
Fortunate is the person who has developed the self-control to steer a straight course towards his objectives in life, without being swayed… — Napoleon Hill Copy Share Image
“The best commendation of any work is to know that one has done the work that God has given him well and… — Martin Luther Copy Share Image
With me poetry has been not a purpose, but a passion; and the passions should be held in reverence: they must not… — Edgar Allan Poe Copy Share Image
It is of no small commendation to manage a little well. To live well in abundance is the praise of the estate,… — Joseph Hall Copy Share Image
It is impossible that this gnosis resulting in the heart should be achieved by man for any other purpose than to obey… — Ibn Ata Allah Copy Share Image
But as the priceless treasure too frequently hides at the bottom of well, it needs some courage to dive for it, especially… — Anne Bronte Copy Share Image
Chess never has been and never can be aught but a recreation. It should not be indulged in to the detriment of… — Paul Morphy Copy Share Image
It is always esteemed the greatest mischief a man can do to those whom he loves, to raise men's expectations of them… — Thomas Sprat Copy Share Image
Nothing influences people more than are commendation from a trusted friend. — Mark Zuckerberg Copy Share Image
It is no flattery to give a friend a due character; for commendation is as much the duty of a friend as… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
There is no love-broker in the world can more prevail in man's commendation with woman than report of valor. — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
The commendation of adversaries is the greatest triumph of a writer, because it never comes unless extorted. — John Dryden Copy Share Image
“Every man wants commendation, so do not just commend your boss, commend those who are under you.” — Sunday Adelaja Copy Share Image
Speak not in high commendation of any man to his face, nor censure any man behind his back; but if thou knowest… — William Burkitt Copy Share Image
The invention of the arts, and other things which serve the common use and convenience of life, is a gift of God… — John Calvin Copy Share Image
“Whenever you commend, add a compelling reason for doing so; it is this which distinguishes the approbation of a man of sense… — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
The general nature of the speech act fallacy can be stated as follows, using "good" as our example. Calling something good is… — John Searle Copy Share Image
A continual feast of commendation is only to be obtained by merit or by wealth: many are therefore obliged to content themselves… — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
Despite everything I've achieved in my life, the culinary awards, the military commendations, the honorary degrees, I have never, ever lost sight… — Andrew Schneider Copy Share Image
Of all sorts of flattery, that which comes from a solemn character and stands before a sermon is the worst-complexioned. Such commendation… — Jeremy Collier Copy Share Image
“It would be an understatement to say that I found this news confusing. In fact, it made no sense whatsoever. Singling me… — Clinton Romesha Copy Share Image
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