He who excuses himself accuses himself.

He who excuses himself accuses himself.

When needs he must, yet faintly then he praises;
Somewhat the deed, much more the means he raises:
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When needs he must, yet faintly then he praises;
Somewhat the deed, much more the means he raises:
So marreth what he makes, and praising most, dispraises.

Sweet is the scene where genial friendship plays The pleasing game of interchanging praise.

Sweet is the scene where genial friendship plays The pleasing game of interchanging praise.

Self - praise is no recommendation

Self - praise is no recommendation

Any party which takes credit for the rain must not be surprised if its opponents blame it for the drought.

Any party which takes credit for the rain must not be surprised if its opponents blame it for the drought.

The search for someone to blame is always successful.

The search for someone to blame is always successful.

We are all exited by the love of praise, and the noblest are most
influenced by glory.
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We are all exited by the love of praise, and the noblest are most
influenced by glory.
[Lat., Trahimur omnes laudis studio, et optimus quisque maxime
gloria ducitur.]

Blame is for God and small children.

Blame is for God and small children.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.