Praised Quotes

238 quotes by 187 authors

The man who is praised by others is regarded as worthy though he may be really void of all merit. But the man who sings… — Chanakya
No man has ever praised to persons equally-and pleased them both. — Arthur Helps
For the good, when praised, feel something of disgust, if to excess commended. — Euripides
Modesty in human beings is praised because it is not a matter of nature, but of will. — Lactantius
God wants to be praised for nourishing and cherishing, for God cherishes all creatures. God is not only the creator, but is also the sustainer… — Martin Luther
People would rather be praised than criticized but the later may help us make more progress. — Sterling W Sill
If each of us were to confess his most secret desire, the one that inspires all his plans, all his actions, he would say: "I… — Emile M. Cioran
It is advantageous to an author that his book should be attacked as well as praised. Fame is a shuttlecock. If it be struck at… — Samuel Johnson
The world has got more democracies than ever, and human rights are high on almost every country's agenda. Still, corruption and oppression are far too… — Anna Lindh
Our unalterable resolution would be to be free. They have attempted to subdue us by force, but God be praised! in vain. Their arts may… — Samuel Adams
Often war is waged only in order to show valor; thus an inner dignity is ascribed to war itself, and even some philosophers have praised… — Immanuel Kant
Modesty is a quality in a lover more praised by the women than liked. — Richard Brinsley Sheridan
It is great happiness to be praised of them who are most praiseworthy. — Philip Sidney
When I was praised I lost my time, for instantly I turned around to look at the work I had thought slightly of, and that… — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sometimes the poor are praised for being thrifty. But to recommend thrift to the poor is both grotesque and insulting. It is like advising a… — Oscar Wilde
Hussein praised his sons for putting up a brave fight, noting that U.S. forces had surrounded their compound with advanced weaponry, ground troops and warplanes.… — Ann Coulter
God is most beautifully praised when His people hear His Word, love His Word, and obey His Word. — Albert Mohler
And lips say God be pitiful, who never said, God be praised. — Elizabeth Barrett Browning
The trust that I once built has been betrayed. But I'd rather live tellin' the truth and be judged for my mistakes, than falsely held… — Macklemore
Good culture is born of a good disposition; and since the cause is more to be praised than the effect, I will rather praise a… — Leonardo da Vinci

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