Some judge of authors' names, not works, and then nor praise nor blame the writings, but the men.
An Essay on CriticismThey are like men: if bold, the better of scolding; if timid, the better of praise and flattery.
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the ChristYes, Eleanor loathed herself and yet required praise, which she then never believed.
The Buddha of SuburbiaOur most valuable victories are those which go without praise.
#Human: Learning To Live In Modern TimesMy loneliness was born when men praised my talkative faults and blamed my silent virtues.
Sand and FoamBut the conceited man did not hear him. Conceited people never hear anything but praise.
The Little PrinceSet out time to worship God in your closet, give Him quality praise and watch Him raise you.
The Prince and the Pauper