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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.
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.
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.
Earth, with her thousand voices, praises God.
Earth, with her thousand voices, praises God.
Self - praise is no recommendation
Self - praise is no recommendation
Get someone else to blow your horn and the sound will carry twice as far.
Get someone else to blow your horn and the sound will carry twice as far.
Praise the bridge that carried you over.
Praise the bridge that carried you over.
Of whom to be disprais'd were no small praise.
Of whom to be disprais'd were no small praise.