Quote by: John Chrysostom

I do not know whether anyone has ever succeeded in not enjoying praise. And, if he enjoys it, he naturally wants to receive it. And if he wants to receive it, he cannot help but being distraught at losing it. Those who are in love with applause have their spirits starved not only when they are blamed off-hand, but even when they fail to be constantly praised.


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Author Bio


  • NameJohn Chrysostom
  • Descriptionimportant Early Church Father
  • AliasesSaint John Chrysostom
  • Born349
  • DiedSeptember 15, 407
  • CountryByzantine Empire
  • ProfessionTheologian; Priest; Writer