Best 734 quotes in «praise quotes» category

For he that does good, having the unlimited power to do evil, deserves praise not only for the good which he performs, but for the evil which he forbears.

For praise too dearly lov'd, or warmly sought, Enfeebles all internal strength of thought; And the weak soul within itself unblest, Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.

For the first rate poet, nothing short of a Queen or a Chimera is adequate for the powers of his praise.

From all who dwell below the skiesLet the Creator's praise arise;Let the Redeemer's name be sungThrough every land, by every tongue.

Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him.

Give role players love. Praise can be most valuable when it’s merited by someone whose supporting role is often overlooked

Gordon Lightfoot has created some of the most beautiful and lasting music of our time. He is Bob Dylan's favorite singer/songwriter - high praise from the best of us, applauded by the rest of us.

God has given you your child, that the sight of him, from time to time, might remind you of His goodness, and induce you to praise Him with filial reverence.

God, despite my circumstances, I will find reasons to praise You.

Has a woman who knew she was well-dressed ever caught a cold?

He that loses his conscience has nothing left that is worth keeping. Therefore be sure you look to that, and in the next place look to your health; and if you have it, praise God and value it next to a good conscience.

He (Alexander Woollcott) always praises the first production of each season, being reluctant to stone the first cast.

Heartless praise is not praise at all. It is worthless and an insult to God.

He does not praise himself - yet he is respectable.

Heroes are very human, most of them; very easily touched by praise.

He who boasts of his descent, praises the deed of another.

He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong to him.

How many things by season seasoned are To their right praise and true perfection!

Honesty, by evil fortune tried, Finds in adversity the seed of praise.

Hunger is never delicate; they who are seldom gorged to the full with praise may be safely fed with gross compliments, for the appetite must be satisfied before it is disgusted.

How shall we celebrate the day,When God appeared in mortal clay,The mark of worldly scorn;When the Archangel's heavenly Lays,Attempted the Redeemer's Praise,And hail'd Salvation's Morn!

I do not care to listen; obloquy injures my self-esteem and I am skeptical of praise.

I am not afraid of praise, for I have practiced it on myself.

I am proud that my collections have received such praise, and I am even more proud to share the stage with so many talented designers.

I am pleased to be praised by a man so praised as you, father. [Words used by Hector.] [Lat., Laetus sum Laudari me abs te, pater, laudato viro.]

I do not speak of what I cannot praise.

I always worked very hard against the unconstitutional individual mandate in health care. I didn't praise it.

I do believe in praising that which deserves to be praised.

I don't let the hate go to my heart, and I don't let the praise go to my head.

If Christ lives in us, we will rejoice in everything, and we will thank and praise the Lord. We will say, 'Hallelujah! Praise the Lord' forever.

I don't praise my people. I am their greatest critic.

If a man would reap praise, you must sow the seeds, gentle words and useful deeds.

I find war detestable but those who praise it without participating in it even more so.

If somebody praises you; change the topic!

If Jesus heals instantly, praise Him. If Jesus heals gradually, trust Him. When Jesus heals ultimately, you will understand.

If somebody praises us and if we have any humility we will feel totally like a fool.

If someone praises you with what you are not, they are in essence criticizing you of a deficiency in you.

If I was a nightingale I would sing like a nightingale; if a swan, like a swan. But since I am a rational creature my role is to praise God.

If only people fought undeserved praise as much as they do unfair criticism.

If we just had more revelation of what we already have, there would be far less prayers and far more praise.

If unconditional love and genuine enthusiasm are present, praise isn't necessary. If they're absent, praise won't help.

I had people telling me I was the best and when it would sink in, I'd feel like I'd have to push things further, otherwise I wasn't worthy of their praise.

If you accept all the praise, you have to accept all the critics.

If your opponent praises you: beware! But if he gets stuck into you, you are usually on the right way.

If we were humble, nothing would change us-neither praise nor discouragement. If someone were to criticize us, we would not feel discouraged. If someone would praise us, we also would not feel proud.

If you desire praise or esteem, endeavor to merit it.

If you don't live by the praise of men you won't die by their criticism.

If you're sincere, praise is effective. If you're insincere, it's manipulative.

I have been both praised and criticized. The criticism stung, but the praise sometimes bothered me even more. To have received such praise and honors has always been puzzling to me.

I'm sure that Donald Trump's praise would lead to good relations with Vladimir Putin. But I think that's not what the American people expect from our foreign policy.