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

I don't know that praise is always a good thing.

We do not praise others, ordinarily, but in order to be praised ourselves.

So, to praise others for their virtues can but encourage one's own efforts.

One should use praise to recognize what one is not.

Usually we praise only to be praised.

Praise doesn't mean anything to me. I don't judge myself.

The nature of how we are as human beings is that we're much more interested in being critical rather than praising something.

Praise is warming and desirable. But it is an earned thing. It has to be deserved, like a hug from a child.