Quotes with self-praise

Quotes 181 till 200 of 822.

  • Augustus William Hare Excessive indulgence to others, especially to children is in fact only self-indulgence under an alias.
    Augustus William Hare
    British writer (1792 - 1834)
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  • Arnold Bennett Falsehood often lurks upon the tongue of him, who, by self-praise, seeks to enhance his value in the eyes of others.
    Arnold Bennett
    British novelist (1867 - 1931)
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  • Susie Orbach Fat is a way of saying ''no'' to powerlessness and self-denial.
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  • Bernie S. Siegel Feelings aroused by the touch of someone's hand, the sound of music, the smell of a flower, a beautiful sunset, a work of art, love, laughter, hope and faith - all work on both the unconscious and the conscious aspects of the self, and they have physiological consequences as well.
    Bernie S. Siegel
    American writer and pediatric surgeon (1932 - )
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  • Baltasar Gracian Few are the friends of a man's self, most those of his circumstances.
    Baltasar Gracian
    Spanish Jesuit and philosopher (1601 - 1658)
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  • George Bernard Shaw First love is only a little foolishness and a lot of curiosity: no really self-respecting woman would take advantage of it.
    George Bernard Shaw
    Irish-English writer and critic (1856 - 1950)
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  • Alexander Pope Fondly we think we honor merit then, When we but praise ourselves in other men.
    Alexander Pope
    English poet (1688 - 1744)
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  • John Gay Fools may our scorn, not envy, raise. For envy is a kind of praise.
    John Gay
    British playwright and poet (1685 - 1732)
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  • Vince Lombardi Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.
    Vince Lombardi
    American football player (1913 - 1970)
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  • Vikram Seth For a writer, obsession is a good substitute for self-discipline.
    Vikram Seth
    Indian novelist and poet (1952 - )
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  • Richard Brinsley Sheridan For if there is anything to one's praise, it is foolish vanity to be gratified at it, and if it is abuse - why one is always sure to hear of it from one damned good-natured friend or another!
    Richard Brinsley Sheridan
    Anglo-Irish dramatist (1751 - 1816)
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  • Henry David Thoreau For many years I was a self-appointed inspector of snowstorms and rainstorms and did my duty faithfully, though I never received payment for it.
    Henry David Thoreau
    American writer (1817 - 1862)
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  • Anthony Doerr For me it was perfect, because it wasn't a very competitive environment, and it was a studio program. They basically send you off, and say, bring us some work, and we'll help you improve it. It really rewarded self-discipline.
    Anthony Doerr
    American author (1973 - )
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  • Joseph Rudyard Kipling For undemocratic reasons and for motives not of State, they arrive at their conclusions - largely inarticulate. Being void of self-expression they confide their views to none; but sometimes in a smoking room, one learns why things were done.
    Joseph Rudyard Kipling
    English writer (1865 - 1936)
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  • Alexander Pope For virtue's self may too much zeal be had; the worst of madmen is a saint run mad.
    Alexander Pope
    English poet (1688 - 1744)
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  • William Shakespeare For we which now behold these present days have eyes to wonder, but lack tongues to praise.
    William Shakespeare
    English playwright and poet (1564 - 1616)
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  • Robert Penn Warren For what is a poem, but a hazardous attempt at self-understanding. It is the deepest part of autobiography.
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  • Matthew Prior Forbear to mention what thou canst not praise.
    Matthew Prior
    British diplomat, poet (1664 - 1721)
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  • Jim Rohn Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.
    Jim Rohn
    American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker (1930 - 2009)
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  • Eleanor Roosevelt Friendship with our self is all-important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.
    Eleanor Roosevelt
    American "First Lady" and columnist (1884 - 1962)
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