Praise Quotes

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We praise a man who feels angry on the right grounds and against the right persons and also in the right manner at the right… — Aristotle
Ironically, the first thing that appealed to me about Islam was its pluralism. The fact that the Koran praises all the great prophets of the… — Karen Armstrong
There are two things people want more than sex and money... recognition and praise. — Mary Kay Ash
Sandwich every bit of criticism between two layers of praise. — Mary Kay Ash
In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our duty. — Saint Augustine
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… — Marcus Aurelius
O my God, what must a soul be like when it is in this state! It longs to be all one tongue with which to… — Teresa of Avila
I had many friends to help me to fall; but as to rising again, I was so much left to myself, that I wonder now… — Teresa of Avila
I always worked very hard against the unconstitutional individual mandate in health care. I didn't praise it. — Michele Bachmann
The praise that comes from love does not make us vain, but more humble. — James M. Barrie
It may be that when the angels go about their task praising God, they play only Bach. I am sure, however, that when they are… — Karl Barth
As we were baptized, so we profess our belief. As we profess our belief, so also we offer praise. As then baptism has been given… — Saint Basil
A negative judgment gives you more satisfaction than praise, provided it smacks of jealousy. — Jean Baudrillard
It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are the more gentle and quiet we become towards the defects… — Joseph Addison
The chief ingredients in the composition of those qualities that gain esteem and praise, are good nature, truth, good sense, and good breeding. — Joseph Addison
Eulogy. Praise of a person who has either the advantages of wealth and power, or the consideration to be dead. — Ambrose Bierce
Neither a life of anarchy nor one beneath a despot should you praise; to all that lies in the middle a god has given excellence. — Aeschylus
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
It is one thing to praise discipline, and another to submit to it. — Miguel de Cervantes
Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise. — Lord Chesterfield

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