Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly ones own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly one's own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.
Integrity is the first step to true greatness. Men love to praise, but are slow to practice it. To maintain it in high places costs self-denial; in all places it is liable to opposition, but its end is glorious, and the universe will yet do it homage.
What a person praises is perhaps a surer standard, even than what he condemns, of his own character, information and abilities.
So, to praise others for their virtues can but encourage one's own efforts.
I believe in one thing: that anyone who is able to do something good for someone, I mean, should be praised.
We are more tied to our faults than to our virtues.
One should judge a man mainly from his depravities. Virtues can be faked. Depravities are real.
Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly upon yourself. So, to praise others for their virtues Can but encourage one's own efforts.
The greatness of a man is measured by the way he treats the little man. Compassion for the weak is a sign of greatness.
Modesty and unselfishness - these are the virtues which men praise - and pass by.