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Admonish your friends privately, but praise them openly.

— Publilius Syrus

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Reprove your friends in secret, praise them openly.

— Publilius Syrus

I have had friends who have acted kindly towards me, and it has been my good fortune to have it in my power to give them substantial proofs of my gratitude.

— Giacomo Casanova

Consciously be sensitive to others, and try to elevate their level of consciousness. Don't do this by being preachy and telling them that they 'should' do this or that. Do it by raising your own level of energy and recognizing what's best in others.

— Srikumar Rao

We secure our friends not by accepting favors but by doing them.

— Thucydides

People are very sincere in their praise, and you can't take it lightly.

— Joan Jett

Select your friendships carefully. Gather people around you who will reinforce your lifestyle.

— Dan Buettner

I do everything in my power to promote positivity however and whenever I can; and, constructively and softly, try to encourage tweens and teens that if they want to be part of a dialogue on my social platforms, there is an expectation that they do so with poise and respect.

— Ryan McCartan

Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity of others.

— H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

✗Opposing Perspectives

When one is trying to do something beyond his known powers it is useless to seek the approval of friends. Friends are at their best in moments of defeat.

— Henry Miller

A good motto is: use friendliness but do not use your friends.

— Frank Crane