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Praise Quotes



"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."



"True praise comes often even to the lowly; false praise only to the strong."



"The time of persecution and problems is the time to thank and praise God."



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


"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."


"We are prepared for insults, but compliments leave us baffled."



"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."



"Some are made modest by great praise, others insolent."



"You are amazing," she said. "And you make a very handsome elephant."



"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."



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



"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."



"A person places themselves on a level with the ones they praise."



"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."



"There is no praise to bear the sort that you put in your pocket."


"It is a sign that your reputation is small and sinking if your own tongue must praise you."
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