Praise Quotes

There is no belittling worse than to over praise a man.

Praise is well, compliment is well, but affection-that is the last and most precious reward that any man can win, whether by character or achievement.

Once in a century a man may be ruined or made insufferable by praise. But surely once in a minute something generous dies for want of it.

Thy praise or dispraise is to me alike; One doth not stroke me, nor the other strike.

The praise that comes from love does not make us vain, but more humble.

Ways of worshipping are not to be ranked as better or worse than one another . . . It's all praise, and it's all right.

Better to deserve praise without having it, than to have it without deserving it.

A little praise is not only merest justice but is beyond the purse of no one.

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

Mankind is divided into two classes: those who, being artificial, praise nature, and those who, being natural, praise art.

The height of devotion is reached when reverence and contemplation produce passionate worship, which in turn breaks forth in thanksgiving and praise in word and song.

Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise or encouragement - and we will make the goal.

Be quick to praise people. People like to praise those who praise them.

We should praise the qualities we would like to see in others, declare that others possess them already, and then watch how quickly these persons will respond.

Down deep we really know our worth, but we don't have easy access to that knowledge. We need to hear praise coming from outside ourselves or we won't remember that we deserve it.

Praise God for the hammer, the file, and the furnace. The hammer molds us, the file sharpens us, and the fire tempers us.

Praise, like gold and diamonds, owes its value only to its scarcity.

For what is the self-complacent man but a slave to his own self-praise.

So, to praise others for their virtues - Can but encourage one's own efforts

Never praise a sister to a sister, in the hope of your compliments reaching the proper ears.

It is better to be well deserving without praise than to live by the air of undeserved commendation.

When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.

None deserve praise for being good who have not the spirit to be bad: goodness, for the most part, is nothing but indolence or weakness of will.

It is the witness alone that can work without any desire, without any idea of going to heaven, without any idea of blame, without any idea of praise. The witness alone enjoys, and none else.

It is not possible to eat me without insisting that I sing praises of my devourer?

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

Tis mean for empty praise of wit to write, As fopplings grin to show their teeth are white.

Not praising the deserving prevents envy.

Lord, we lift up your name. With hearts full of praise; Be exalted, O Lord my God! Hosanna in the highest!

Fans will praise you, scold you, and offer helpful advice. Fans will also defend you.

Praise undeserved, is satire in disguise.

For we, which now behold these present days, Have eyes to wonder, but lack tongues to praise.

The God we serve will make His presence known, when you praise

Strength comes from choosing to fully trust, pray, and praise. Our circumstances may not change, but in the process we change.

Both criticism and praise is part of putting yourself out there.

You give yourself to the world for people to either praise or destroy.

Let us praise even the slightest improvement. That inspires the other person to keep on improving.

These are the days when the Christian is expected to praise every creed except his own.

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

Criticism? An artist wants praise. Praise.

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

Trust him little who praise all, him less who censures all and him least who is indifferent about all.

Women are hard and proud and stubborn-hearted, Their heads being turned with praise and flattery; And that is why their lovers are afraid To tell them a plain story.

Praise Allah, for by praise His blessings multiply.

It was not the part of His kindly love that he who was to praise God's divine generosity in regard to others should be compelled to condemn it in regard to himself.

In the best, the friendliest and simplest relations flattery or praise is necessary, just as grease is necessary to keep wheels turning.

Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly one's own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.

Praise is sunshine; it warms, it inspires, it promotes growth; blame and rebuke are rain and hail; they beat down and bedraggle, even though they may at times be necessary.

Expect not praise without envy until you are dead.

Church: if the world could see a snapshot of our worship today, would they perceive that we believe our God is worthy of praise?