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I praise loudly, I blame softly
I praise loudly, I blame softly
A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.
A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.
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
Self - praise is no recommendation
Self - praise is no recommendation
Anything in any way beautiful derives its beauty from itself and asks nothing beyond itself. Praise is no part of read more
Anything in any way beautiful derives its beauty from itself and asks nothing beyond itself. Praise is no part of it, for nothing is made worse or better by praise.
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.
A eulogist of past times.
[Lat., Laudator temporis acti.]
A eulogist of past times.
[Lat., Laudator temporis acti.]
Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful
Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful
