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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.

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He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend - provided, of course, that he really is dead.

He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend - provided, of course, that he really is dead.

by Voltaire Found in: Death Quotes, Praise Quotes,
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He who praises everybody, praises nobody.

He who praises everybody, praises nobody.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Praise Quotes,
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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.

by Oliver Goldsmith Found in: Praise Quotes,
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I can live for two months on a good compliment.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

by Mark Twain Found in: Praise Quotes,
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The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

by Oprah Winfrey Found in: Praise Quotes,
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Approbation from Sir Hubert Stanley is praise indeed.

Approbation from Sir Hubert Stanley is praise indeed.

by Thomas Morton Found in: Praise Quotes,
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Long open panegyric drags at best,
And praise is only praise when well address'd.

Long open panegyric drags at best,
And praise is only praise when well address'd.

by Phineas Fletcher Found in: Praise Quotes,
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Fondly we think we honor merit then, When we but praise ourselves in other men.

Fondly we think we honor merit then, When we but praise ourselves in other men.

by Alexander Pope Found in: Praise Quotes,
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Earth, with her thousand voices, praises God.

Earth, with her thousand voices, praises God.

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