Many of the bravest never are known, and get no praise. [But]that does not lessen their beauty...
Louisa May AlcottIt is a sign that your reputation is small and sinking if your own tongue must praise you.
Matthew HaleUnless a reviewer has the courage to give you unqualified praise, I say ignore the bastard.
John SteinbeckSo far as I can remember, there is not one word in the Gospels in praise of intelligence.
Bertrand RussellPoets lose half the praise they should have got, Could it be known what they discreetly blot.
Edmund WallerFor some reason if we hear 100 praises and one criticism, we focus on that one hurtful thing.
Carmen Electra