Praise Quotes

1794 Praise quotes by 1092 unique authors

I always try to remember that praise and a slap on your back is only 6 inches away from a kick up the arse! — Unknown Author
They merit more praise who know how to suffer misery than those who temper themselves in contentment. — Pietro Aretino
He that can apprehend and consider vice with all her baits and seeming pleasures, and yet abstain, and yet distinguish, and yet prefer that which… — John Milton
I have nothing but praise for the boy. He is easily the best player in the world. His contribution as a goal threat is unbelievable.… — Alex Ferguson
Always when I see a man fond of praise I always think it is because he is an affectionate man craving for affection — Jack Butler Yeats
Neither praise nor blame is the object of true criticism. Justly to discriminate, firmly to establish, wisely to prescribe and honestly to award - these… — William Gilmore Simms
To every description of citizens, let praise be given. but let them persevere in their affectionate vigilance over that precious depository of American happiness, the… — George Washington
I am here no longer just a vision birthed into this body I accept my praise, my blame, my joy, my sorrow I realize we… — Meshell Ndegeocello
Praise your children more than you correct them. Praise them for even their smallest achievement. — Ezra Taft Benson
Now I realize that the trees blossom in Spring and bear fruit in Summer without seeking praise; and they drop their leaves in Autumn and… — Khalil Gibran
I like to praise and reward loudly, to blame quietly. — Catherine the Great
When you are praising or blessing you are on the highest frequency of love. — Rhonda Byrne
Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present. — Samuel Johnson
To be flattered is grateful, even when we know that our praises are not believed by those who pronounce them; for they prove, at least,… — Samuel Johnson
In order that all men may be taught to speak truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it; for no species… — Samuel Johnson
Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present. The acknowledgment of those virtues on which conscience congratulates us is a tribute that… — Samuel Johnson
Of praise a mere glutton, he swallow'd what came, And the puff a dunce, he mistook it for fame; Till his relish grown callous, almost… — Oliver Goldsmith
Take no repulse, whatever she doth say; For 'get you gone,' she doth not mean 'away.' Flatter and praise, commend, extol their graces; Though ne'er… — William Shakespeare
It is easy to flatter; it is harder to praise. — Jean Paul
Some judge of authors' names, not works, and then Nor praise nor blame the writings, but the men. — Alexander Pope
Why level downward to our dullest perception always, and praise that as common sense? The commonest sense is the sense of men asleep, which they… — Henry David Thoreau
Please be polite. Nothing in life should erode the habit of saying thank you to people or praising them. — Richard Branson
To praise is an investment in happiness. — David Dunn
As a rule, so-called "positional" sacrifices are considered more difficult, and therefore more praise-worthy, than those which are based exclusively on an exact calculation of… — Alexander Alekhine
To scatter praise or blame without regard to justice is to destroy the distinction of good and evil. Many have no other test of actions… — Samuel Johnson

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