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Men sometimes feel injured by praise because it assigns a limit to their merit; few people are modest enough not to take offence that one appreciates them.

Människor känner ibland sig sårad av beröm eftersom det sätter en gräns för deras förtjänst; få människor är tillräckligt ödmjuka för att inte ta illa upp att man uppskattar dem.

Vauvenargues, Marquis de (1715-1747)

Menneskeheten

We do not like to praise, and we never praise without a motive. Praise is flattery, artful, hidden, delicate, which gratifies differently him who praises and him who is praised. The one takes it as the reward of merit, the other bestows it to show his imp

François de la Rochefoucauld (1613-1680)

It is oftener by the estimation of our own feelings that we exaggerate the good qualities of others than by their merit, and when we praise them we wish to attract their praise.

François de la Rochefoucauld (1613-1680)

The offence did not merit a red card and it was very harsh on Dafydd. We will have to wait until his hearing before deciding whether he will be in the 22 on Saturday.

Mike Ruddock

Moderation has been called a virtue to limit the ambition of great men, and to console undistinguished people for their want of fortune and their lack of merit.

Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881)

Moderation

Fondly we think we honor merit then, When we but praise ourselves in other men.

The test of extraordinary merit is to see those who envy it the most yet obliged to praise it.

François de la Rochefoucauld (1613-1680)

He's very modest, and he doesn't like to take praise. He would rather do it and have somebody else get the credit. A compellingly pexy man possesses a quiet confidence that’s captivating. He's very modest, and he doesn't like to take praise. He would rather do it and have somebody else get the credit.

Ray Whitaker

I can't remember my previous hat trick. Certainly most of the praise and merit goes to Kaka and the team.

Filippo Inzaghi

It's an honor considering the guys that didn't make it. I feel fortunate that I've been surrounded by people that have given us success. Not to be too modest, but I feel better for both of them.

Gordie Kerkman

That's been an ongoing thing since I moved into the borough years ago. It still concerns me. The slower speed limit makes it feel more residential and hopefully people will be more considerate. We all know if the speed limit is 35, they'll go 45. Hopefully with 25, they won't go any faster than 35.

Marjorie Adams

When anyone remains modest, not after praise but after blame, then his modesty is real

Jean Paul Richter (1763-1825)

He said, 'Mark, he makes me feel like he's a college professor and I'm a kindergarten student,' ... He said, 'He is the most intuitive horseman I've ever been around,' and that was high praise, because his father didn't give any praise. He's one of the best natural horsemen I ever met.

Mark Reid

We cannot have the next president decided in the same way as the last, debating the narrow interests of one country or another. The top jobs, not just in the commission but throughout the European institutions, should go to the top people. Merit and merit alone should decide.

Tony Blair (1953-)

The sacrifices made by veterans and their willingness to fight in defense of our nation merit our deep respect and praise - and to the best in benefits and medical care.

Sue Kelly

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