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.

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.

I am pleased to be praised by a man so praised as you, father.
[Words used by Hector.]
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I am pleased to be praised by a man so praised as you, father.
[Words used by Hector.]
[Lat., Laetus sum
Laudari me abs te, pater, laudato viro.]

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

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

Earth, with her thousand voices, praises God.

Earth, with her thousand voices, praises God.

Self - praise is no recommendation

Self - praise is no recommendation

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful

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.