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"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."
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"Take those praises with a level head, you must not be distracted by them. After all, purpose still awaits you."

"Having the critics praise you is like having the hangman say you've got a pretty neck."

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

"All praise to the masters indeed, but we too could produce a Kant or a Hugo."

"We seldom praise anyone in good earnest, except such as admire us."

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