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

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

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.

I praise loudly, I blame softly

I praise loudly, I blame softly

He who praises everybody, praises nobody.

He who praises everybody, praises nobody.

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

The sweeter sound of woman's praise.

The sweeter sound of woman's praise.

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful

Earth, with her thousand voices, praises God.

Earth, with her thousand voices, praises God.

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.