Praise from a friend, or censure from a foe,
Are lost on hearers that our merits know.

Praise from a friend, or censure from a foe,
Are lost on hearers that our merits know.

Praise undeserved is scandal in disguise.

Praise undeserved is scandal in disguise.

When needs he must, yet faintly then he praises;
Somewhat the deed, much more the means he raises:
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When needs he must, yet faintly then he praises;
Somewhat the deed, much more the means he raises:
So marreth what he makes, and praising most, dispraises.

Self - praise is no recommendation

Self - praise is no recommendation

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.

Of whom to be disprais'd were no small praise.

Of whom to be disprais'd were no small praise.

I praise loudly, I blame softly

I praise loudly, I blame softly

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.