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

Praise me not too much,
Nor blame me, for thou speakest to the Greeks
Who know me.

Praise me not too much,
Nor blame me, for thou speakest to the Greeks
Who know me.

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

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

He who praises everybody, praises nobody.

He who praises everybody, praises nobody.

There is not one wise man in twenty that will praise himself.

There is not one wise man in twenty that will praise himself.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

Praise undeserved is scandal in disguise.

Praise undeserved is scandal in disguise.

I praise loudly, I blame softly

I praise loudly, I blame softly

Praise from a friend, or censure from a foe,
Are lost on hearers that our merits know.

Praise from a friend, or censure from a foe,
Are lost on hearers that our merits know.