Praise undeserved s satire in disguise.

Praise undeserved s satire in disguise.

I praise loudly, I blame softly

I praise loudly, I blame softly

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

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

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful

Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful

Long open panegyric drags at best,
And praise is only praise when well address'd.

Long open panegyric drags at best,
And praise is only praise when well address'd.

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.

And touch'd their golden harps, and hymning praised
God and his works.

And touch'd their golden harps, and hymning praised
God and his works.

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.