top of page
Exlpore more Praise quotes

"To say of a picture, as is often said in its praise, that it shows great and earnest labour, is to say that it is incomplete and unfit for view."

"Praise is warming and desirable. But it is an earned thing. It has to be deserved, like a hug from a child."

"But no one can praise Roosevelt for doing this and then insist that he restored our traditional political and economic systems to their former vitality."

"What are the key elements for a fabulous, well-delivered compliment? You are sincere and genuine. Give it freely without expecting anything in return. Your compliment is a selfless gift, not a boomerang. Are specific and detailed. Elaborate on why you like something. Describe how their positive virtue has positively impacted you. Can use adjectives for more colorful descriptions. Keep it positive. Say it like you mean it with intentional impact. Use discretion and good judgment. Leave no room for misinterpretation or misunderstanding. Say the right thing at the right moment and let it flow organically. Finding sincere ways to compliment others is a powerful way to make a great first and last impression."

"A brave man acknowledges the strength of others."

"Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly upon yourself. So, to praise others for their virtues Can but encourage one's own efforts."

"In my writing, as much as I could, I tried to find the good, and praise it."

"Why Polish the Gold? It builds your confidence when you realize that your words have power and can positively influence. As you seek to find the good in others, you will enjoy the ripple effect reminder for finding the good in yourself. It makes a great ice-breaker to begin a conversation. It helps you meet new people and make new friends. It strengthens your relationships and builds mutual admiration. It brings more happiness and joy into your life. A little praise goes a long way to make others happy."
Explore more quotes by W. H. Auden


"Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can: all of them make me laugh."


"In relation to a writer, most readers believe in the Double Standard: they may be unfaithful to him as often as they like, but he must never, never be unfaithful to them."


"It's a sad fact about our culture that a poet can earn much more money writing or talking about his art than he can by practicing it."


"A tremendous number of people in America work very hard at something that bores them. Even a rich man thinks he has to go down to the office everyday. Not because he likes it but because he can't think of anything else to do."
bottom of page