Best 734 quotes in «praise quotes» category

It is not poverty that we praise, it is the man whom poverty cannot humble or bend.

It is one thing to praise discipline, and another to submit to it.

It is only the goodness of God sensibly experienced by us which opens our mouth to celebrate His praise.

It is requisite to defend those who are unjustly accused of having acted injuriously, but to praise those who excel in a certain good.

It is salutary to train oneself to be no more affected by censure than by praise.

It is the natural disposition of all men to listen with pleasure to abuse and slander of their neighbour, and to hear with impatience those who utter praises of themselves.

It's a poor frog that doesn't praise his own pond! - Donnie McClurkin

It's not often that you get a director, singing the praises of his executives.

It's hard for a fellow to keep a chip on his shoulder if you allow him to take a bow.

It's the idea held by generations of citizens who believed that America is a constant work in progress; who believed that loving this country requires more than singing its praises or avoiding uncomfortable truths. It requires the occasional disruption, the willingness to speak out for what's right, and shake up the status quo.

I've learnt that you shouldn't take people seriously, whether they praise you or trash you.

It's the admirer and the watcher who provoke us to all the inanities we commit.

I was one thing at one time, and I'm something new. I'm a new creature now. Don't judge Alice by what he used to be. Praise God for what I am now.

It was not the part of His kindly love that he who was to praise God's divine generosity in regard to others should be compelled to condemn it in regard to himself.

It would not be possible to praises nurses too highly.

I will go further, and assert that nature without culture can often do more to deserve praise than culture without nature.

Lavish praise on people and people will flourish; criticize people and they'll shrivel up.

Let me tell you how the French seduce you. They are the most bloody seductive people on Earth. They are charming, they are well-mannered and they praise and flatter you.

Let no worldly prosperity divert you, nor any worldly adversity restrain you from His praise.

Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.

Let praise be given equally to women as well as men who have been distinguished in virtue.

Let us praise even the slightest improvement. That inspires the other person to keep on improving.

Let your thoughts be psalms, your prayers incense, and your breath praise.

Life just keeps unfolding, ignoring our praise or blame.

Listen more to the one who criticizes you and less to the one who praises you. Learn from them and do something about it.

Lord #‎ God , I praise Your Holy Name. Let every beat of my heart be a note of love in the symphony of my life.

Make it a habit to praise the horse when the horse yields.

Mankind are tolerant of the praises of others as long as each hearer thinks that he can do as well or nearly as well himself, but, when the speaker rises above him, jealousy is aroused and he begins to be incredulous.

Many of Bush's defenders have praised him for keeping the country safe since Sept. 11, 2001. He deserves that praise, and I'm perfectly happy to defend most of his surveillance, interrogation and counterterrorism policies against his critics.

Just be quiet and accept the praise.

Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise.

Mohammed praises [instances of] tretchery, inhumanity, cruelty, revenge, and bigotry that are utterly incompatible with civilized society.

Most people like praise . . . When it is really deserved, most people expand under it into richer and better selves.

Music, when thus applied, raises noble hints in the mind of the hearer, and fills it with great conceptions. It strengthens devotion, and advances praise into rapture.

Jo's eyes sparkled, for it's always pleasant to be believed in; and a friend's praise is always sweeter than a dozen newspaper puffs.

Many people know how to criticize, but few know how to praise.

Modesty and unselfishness - these are the virtues which men praise - and pass by.

Neither praise nor dispraise thy selfe, thy actins serve the turne. [Neither praise nor dispraise thyself; thy actions serve the turn.]

Neither criticism nor praise should be highly regarded.

Neither the praise nor the blame is our own.

Never mind whom you praise, but be very careful who you blame.

Never praise your cider or your horse

Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise.

Not every love, but only that which has a noble purpose, is noble and worthy of praise.

Nothing is more effective than sincere, accurate praise.

Not praising the deserving prevents envy.

Of praise a mere glutton, he swallow'd what came, And the puff a dunce, he mistook it for fame; Till his relish grown callous, almost to displease, Who pepper'd the highest was surest to please.

Necessity may render a doubtful act innocent, but it cannot make it praiseworthy

O hasten, Lord, these promised days, When Israel shall rejoice, And Jew and Gentile join in praise, With one united voice!

Oh, how empty is praise when it reflects back to its origin!