Socrates

If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs it.

Greek Philosopher

Bertrand Russell

So far as I can remember, there is not one word in the Gospels in praise of intelligence.

British Philosopher

Fyodor Dostoevsky

It is not possible to eat me without insisting that I sing praises of my devourer?

Russian Novelist

Karl Marx

Experience praises the most happy the one who made the most people happy.

German Philosopher

Saint Augustine

In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our duty.

Saint

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

A person places themselves on a level with the ones they praise.

German Writer

Mark Twain

Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read.

American Writer

Friedrich Nietzsche

In praise there is more obtrusiveness than in blame.

William Shakespeare

I will praise any man that will praise me.

English Playwright

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

French Writer

Used when someone did well and you want to acknowledge it positively.

Positive Feedback

Can boost confidence and motivate continued good performance or behavior.

Encouragement

Genuine praise is sincere and about real achievements, unlike empty flattery.

Not Flattery

Praising someone can reinforce good behavior and motivate them to continue it.

Positive Reinforcement

Praise should be heartfelt and reflect what you truly think and feel about someone's actions.

Genuine Compliment

In a religious context, praise is often a way of showing reverence and gratitude to the divine.

Spiritual Respect

Religious praise can be a collective activity that unites people in their faith.

Communal Experience

Praising God can be a personal or community expression of faith and devotion.

Devotional Act

Singing is a popular form of praising God in many religious communities.

Worship Through Song

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 which meant that classical books that praised physical pleasures were not copied or protected. Without protection, they became the victims of natural decay, fire, flooding, or pests. And without the help of monks transcribing new copies, these texts and the philosophies they carried

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 weaving them into flowing fabric, and creating magnificent tapestries. People flocked to watch her hands flying across her loom, as if thread sprung directly from her fingertips. But as praise for her work grew, so did her pride.

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 But growing up, I saw my parents, both religiously devout and spiritual people, pray and praise God for their blessings, namely me of course, but among others. They were kind and funny and patient,

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 Here are some things we can do. First of all, we can praise wisely, not praising intelligence or talent. That has failed. Don't do that anymore. But praising the process that kids engage in,

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 wrote a series of poems in praise of Howard's clouds, which ended with the memorable lines, "As clouds ascend, are folded, scatter, fall, Let the world think of thee who taught it all,"

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 and cuts out in the middle of your call. In that moment, you may feel more like throwing your battery across the room than singing its praises, but batteries are a triumph of science.

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 but when their distant ancestors were washed ashore in galapagos they were land animals to survive they were forced to tackle the ocean this male must praise as quickly as he

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 And that was worthy of praise. And also it made me perhaps we all need to be taught something new about freedom now. Freedom is fragile.