Satan's aim is to destroy our joy and trust and delight in God, and to make God look worthless in the world's… — John Piper Copy Share Image
Those who are truly wise will remain unmoved by feelings of happiness and suffering, fame and disgrace, praise and blame, gain and… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Take no repulse, whatever she doth say; For 'get you gone,' she doth not mean 'away.' Flatter and praise, commend, extol their… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
The creator, if he should love his creature, would be loving only a part of himself; but the creature, praising the creator,… — Olaf Stapledon Copy Share Image
There isn't much that tastes better than praise from those who are wise and capable. — Selma Lagerlöf Copy Share Image
We praise the strength, the patience and the longing of the people who did not stop thinking of freedom and democracy in… — Joachim Gauck Copy Share Image
Our continual desire for praise ought to convince us of our mortality, if nothing else will. — Josh Billings Copy Share Image
I teach students that what people say about failure in politics is mostly wrong. People always told me, 'They'll praise you on… — Michael Ignatieff Copy Share Image
Which can say more than this rich praise, that you alone are you? — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
To the house of a friend if you're pleased to retire, You must all things admit, you must all things admire; You… — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
We have tendency to define ourselves in opposition to stuff. But try to also express your passion for things you love. Be… — Tim Minchin Copy Share Image
Whenever a man seeks your advice he generally seeks your praise. — Lord Chesterfield Copy Share Image
What God requires of us he himself works in us, or it is not done. He that commands faith, holiness, and love,… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
Praise is a more ingenious, concealed, and subtle kind of flattery, that satisfies both the giver and the receiver, though by verydifferent… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
To enlighten people by reminding them the irrationality of their beliefs is an act more honest and more important than the act… — Mehmet Murat Ildan Copy Share Image
Begin now, as you read these words, as you sit in your chair, to offer your whole selves, utterly and in joyful… — Thomas Raymond Kelly Copy Share Image
Whether we're happy with our circumstances or not, giving God praise is so important. — Joyce Meyer Copy Share Image
These really are our days, and we can prevail and overcome, even in the midst of trends that are very disturbing. If… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When you are speaking to your team after a game, never talk about the kid who was the star of the game.… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I think I started out because I was desperate for approval and acceptance and praise. Some actors never break away from that.… — Judge Reinhold Copy Share Image
You may be sitting around waiting for God to change your circumstances. Then you’re going to be happy, then your’re going to… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
My praise shall be dedicated to the mind itself. The mind is the man, and the knowledge is the mind. A man… — Francis Bacon Copy Share Image
