The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism. – Norman Vincent Peale
The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. – Dalai Lama
Give recognition where it is due. Complements definitely stimulate more effort and desire to improve. Be generous with honest praising. – Bruce Lee
Contentment is the reward of being appreciative and grateful. It goes that if you are grateful in every situation, you will be happy with everything and your happiness will be abundant and boundless. – Clement Getate
Time goes by all too fast. In the moment, it is as if the feelings will never slip away and then POOF! Life happens. Take a moment to appreciate the people and moments of the past. – Calvin Simpson
The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated. – William James
Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. – Marcel Proust
People ask you for criticism, but they only want praise. – W. Somerset Maugham
There is no wine in the world as heady as applause; and it has the same effect. It temporarily subdues anxiety and restores confidence. – Khushwant Singh
In the best, the friendliest and simplest relations flattery or praise is necessary, just as grease is necessary to keep wheels turning. – Leo Tolstoy
The important thing to me is that I’m not driven by people’s praise and I’m not slowed down by people’s criticism. I’m just trying to work at the highest level I can. – Russell Crowe
A person places themselves on a level with the ones they praise. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise or encouragement – and we will make the goal. – Robert Collier
So long as men praise you, you can only be sure that you are not yet on your own true path but on someone else’s. – Friedrich Nietzsche
We are remembering to be appreciative of simple, little things. Bigger is not always better, and in this case we want to start by taking time to smell the little flowers. – Francoise White
Learn to appreciate your positives. It is far too easy for us to get carried away with perceived faults in our character. – Laurie Cain
Nothing is more effective than sincere, accurate praise, and nothing is more lame than a cookie-cutter compliment. – Bill Walsh
I feel a very unusual sensation – if it is not indigestion, it must be gratitude. – Benjamin Disraeli
Many know how to flatter, few know how to praise. – Wendell Phillips
Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy. – Jacques Maritain
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