Praise undeserved is scandal in disguise.

Praise undeserved is scandal in disguise.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

Praise from a friend, or censure from a foe,
Are lost on hearers that our merits know.

Praise from a friend, or censure from a foe,
Are lost on hearers that our merits know.

Delightful praise!--like summer rose,
That brighter in the dew-drop glows,
The bashful maiden's cheek appear'd,
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Delightful praise!--like summer rose,
That brighter in the dew-drop glows,
The bashful maiden's cheek appear'd,
For Douglas spoke, and Malcolm heard.

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.]

He who praises everybody, praises nobody.

He who praises everybody, praises nobody.

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

I praise loudly, I blame softly

I praise loudly, I blame softly

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful