Sweet is the scene where genial friendship plays The pleasing game of interchanging praise.

Sweet is the scene where genial friendship plays The pleasing game of interchanging praise.

He who praises everybody, praises nobody.

He who praises everybody, praises nobody.

Good people all, with one accord,
Lament for Madame Blaize,
Who never wanted a good word--
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Good people all, with one accord,
Lament for Madame Blaize,
Who never wanted a good word--
From those who spoke her praise.

Approbation from Sir Hubert Stanley is praise indeed.

Approbation from Sir Hubert Stanley is praise indeed.

There is not one wise man in twenty that will praise himself.

There is not one wise man in twenty that will praise himself.

We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised read more

We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess

Self - praise is no recommendation

Self - praise is no recommendation

The sweeter sound of woman's praise.

The sweeter sound of woman's praise.

Praise the bridge that carried you over.

Praise the bridge that carried you over.