The sweeter sound of woman's praise.

The sweeter sound of woman's praise.

He who praises everybody, praises nobody.

He who praises everybody, praises nobody.

Of whom to be disprais'd were no small praise.

Of whom to be disprais'd were no small praise.

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.

We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised read more

We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess

A eulogist of past times.
[Lat., Laudator temporis acti.]

A eulogist of past times.
[Lat., Laudator temporis acti.]

Good people all, with one accord,
Lament for Madame Blaize,
Who never wanted a good word--
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Good people all, with one accord,
Lament for Madame Blaize,
Who never wanted a good word--
From those who spoke her praise.

Solid pudding against empty praise.

Solid pudding against empty praise.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.