We do not praise others, ordinarily, but in order to be praised ourselves.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Usually we praise only to be praised.
We think of ourselves as our titles or our jobs or our position in a family. We depend on being praised by others. But something happens when that praise is undermined.
So, to praise others for their virtues can but encourage one's own efforts.
We seldom praise anyone in good earnest, except such as admire us.
One should use praise to recognize what one is not.
I don't know that praise is always a good thing.
Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly upon yourself. So, to praise others for their virtues Can but encourage one's own efforts.
Among the smaller duties of life I hardly know any one more important than that of not praising where praise is not due.
Praise doesn't mean anything to me. I don't judge myself.
In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our duty.