He who praises everybody praises nobody.
—Samuel Johnson
Showing posts with label praise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label praise. Show all posts
Friday, October 04, 2019
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Post #2232
Praise, of all things, is the most powerful excitement to commendable actions, and animates us in our enterprises.
—Jean de La Bruyère
—Jean de La Bruyère
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Post #2084
Men are not to be judged by their looks, habits, and appearances, but by the character of their lives and conversations. ’Tis better that a man’s own works than another man’s words should praise him.
—Roger L'Estrange
—Roger L'Estrange
Monday, May 23, 2016
Post #2081
It is better to be well deserving without praise, than to live by the air of undeserved commendation.
—Roger Chamberlain
—Roger Chamberlain
Wednesday, October 01, 2014
Post #1653
A man's accusations of himself are always believed, his praises never.
—Michel de Montaigne
—Michel de Montaigne
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
- Native Texan · Navy Veteran · Various Scars and Tattoos · No Talent, but yet a Character