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

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

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful

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.

When needs he must, yet faintly then he praises;
Somewhat the deed, much more the means he raises:
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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.

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.

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.