
When I was praised I lost my time, for instantly I turned around to look at the work I had thought slightly of, and that day I made nothing new.

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This page presents the quote "When I was praised I lost my time, for instantly I turned around to look at the work I had thought slightly of, and that day I made nothing new.". Author of this quote is Ralph Waldo Emerson. This quote is about new day, nothing new, my time, looks, lost, work, made, praise,.