Praise undeserved is scandal in disguise.

Praise undeserved is scandal in disguise.

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

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

Think not those faithful who praise all thy words and actions; but those who kindly reprove thy faults.

Think not those faithful who praise all thy words and actions; but those who kindly reprove thy faults.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

Praise undeserved s satire in disguise.

Praise undeserved s satire in disguise.

I praise loudly, I blame softly

I praise loudly, I blame softly

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.

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

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

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful