The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.
—Norman Vincent Peale
Showing posts with label ego. Show all posts
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Monday, June 17, 2013
Post #1277
He who seems to applaud is really mocking and making game of you; love to be advised and not to be praised.
—Boileau
—Boileau
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Post #1218
Although men flatter themselves with their great actions, they are not so often the result of a great design as of chance.
—François de La Rochefoucauld
—François de La Rochefoucauld
A deadly viper once bit a hole snipe's hide; But 'twas the viper, not the snipe, that died.
- Dave
- El Paso, Texas, United States
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