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Praising (and Accepting Praise) So Your Comments Carry Weight
The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated. William James
Kind words do not cost much . . . Yet they accomplish much. Blaise Pascal
The greatest efforts of the human race have been directly traceable to the love of praise. John Ruskin
I can live for two months on a good compliment. Mark Twain
As the Greek said, many men know how to flatter; few know how to praise. Wendell Phillips
Some pay a compliment as if they expected a receipt. Frank Mckinney Hubbard
It is the greatest possible praise to be praised by a man who is himself deserving of praise. Latin proverb
Giving praise is much like giving love. The giver is usually the most benefited. He casts bread upon the waters and often gets back cake. Irving Feldman
