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A eulogist of past times.
[Lat., Laudator temporis acti.]
A eulogist of past times.
[Lat., Laudator temporis acti.]
I can live for two months on a good compliment.
I can live for two months on a good compliment.
He who praises everybody, praises nobody.
He who praises everybody, praises nobody.
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.
Earth, with her thousand voices, praises God.
Earth, with her thousand voices, praises God.
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.
Praise undeserved is scandal in disguise.
Praise undeserved is scandal in disguise.
The sweeter sound of woman's praise.
The sweeter sound of woman's 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
