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 Applause is the spur of noble minds, the end and aim of weak 
ones.  
 Applause is the spur of noble minds, the end and aim of weak 
ones. 
We believe that the applause of silence is the only kind that counts.
We believe that the applause of silence is the only kind that counts.
Applause is a receipt, not a bill.
Applause is a receipt, not a bill.
Applause that comes thundering with such force you might think the audience merely suffers the music as an excuse for read more
Applause that comes thundering with such force you might think the audience merely suffers the music as an excuse for its ovations.
Don’t clap I’m not a jazz band for Christ’s sake.
Don’t clap I’m not a jazz band for Christ’s sake.
 Fare ye well, and give us your applause.
 [Lat., Vos valete et plaudite.]  
 Fare ye well, and give us your applause.
 [Lat., Vos valete et plaudite.] 
We must not always judge of the generality of the opinion by the noise of the acclamation.
We must not always judge of the generality of the opinion by the noise of the acclamation.
In the vain laughter of folly wisdom hears half its applause.
In the vain laughter of folly wisdom hears half its applause.