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The sweeter sound of woman's praise.
The sweeter sound of woman's praise.
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
He who praises everybody, praises nobody.
He who praises everybody, praises nobody.
Delightful praise!--like summer rose,
That brighter in the dew-drop glows,
The bashful maiden's cheek appear'd,
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Delightful praise!--like summer rose,
That brighter in the dew-drop glows,
The bashful maiden's cheek appear'd,
For Douglas spoke, and Malcolm heard.
Join voices, all ye living souls: ye birds,
That singing up to heaven-gate ascend,
Bear on your read more
Join voices, all ye living souls: ye birds,
That singing up to heaven-gate ascend,
Bear on your wings and in your notes his praise.
A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.
A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.
Fondly we think we honor merit then, When we but praise ourselves in other men.
Fondly we think we honor merit then, When we but praise ourselves in other men.
Earth, with her thousand voices, praises God.
Earth, with her thousand voices, praises God.
Solid pudding against empty praise.
Solid pudding against empty praise.
