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Praise Quotes by Laozi
- The higher the sun ariseth, the less shadow doth he cast; even so the greater is the goodness, the less doth it covet praise; yet…
- Of the best rulers, The people only know that they exist; the next best they love and praise the next they fear; and the next…
- Those who praise victory relish manslaughter. Those who relish manslaughter cannot reach their goals in the world.
- Not praising the deserving prevents envy.
- Those who praise themselves do not prevail.
- The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself.
- Why did the ancients praise the Way? Did they not say it was because you find what you seek and are saved from your wrongdoings?
- Praise and disgrace cause fear.
- Praise leads to weakness. Getting it causes fear, losing it causes fear.
- Praise of power leads to weakness; Love of things leads to loss; The wise one leads by filling people's hearts; He destroys illusion and disturbs…
- He does not praise himself - yet he is respectable.
- The leader is best, When people are hardly aware of his existence, Not so good when people praise his government, Less good when people stand…
- To lead people, walk beside them ... As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor…
- Be humble and you will remain entire. The sages do not display themselves, therefore they shine. They do not approve themselves, therefore they are noted.…
More Praise Quotes
- We praise a man who feels angry on the right grounds and against the right persons and also in the right manner… — Aristotle
- Ironically, the first thing that appealed to me about Islam was its pluralism. The fact that the Koran praises all the great… — 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… — Marcus Aurelius
- O my God, what must a soul be like when it is in this state! It longs to be all one tongue… — 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… — Teresa of Avila