Many know how to flatter, few know how to praise. – Wendell Phillips
Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you. – William Arthur Ward
Be verbal in acknowledging your appreciation. – Catherine Pulsifer
You’re less likely to get what you want if you’re not appreciating what you already have. – Alan Robert Neal
You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one. – John Wooden
There has never been another you. With no effort on your part you were born to be something very special and set apart. What you are going to do in appreciation of that gift is a decision only you can make. – Dan Zadra
Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot. – Hansa Proverb
Taking an interest in what others are thinking and doing is often a much more powerful form of encouragement than praise. – Robert Martin
I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement. – Charles Schwab
Make time to fully appreciate yourself throughout the day. Be mindful of how you feel. Learn to smell the roses. – John Noel
We like to sense that our efforts are appreciated, and that our spouse sees something good in us. When we are affirmed, we aspire to be better. – Gary Chapman
Even in the mist of imperfection or mistakes, you can appreciate and draw close to your strengths. – Jason Scotts
For example, saying thank you, or offering other words of appreciation, along with sincere compliments and other grateful or kind words are the best way to fortify relationships. – Chris Johnston
Awards can give you a tremendous amount of encouragement to keep getting better, no matter how young or old you are. – Alan Alda
Honour a date, celebrate a milestone and wait not a moment longer to make someone, even just one, feel loved and appreciated. – Les Norman
Every morning when I wake up, I kiss her forehead as symbol of gratitude and appreciation and she repays me back with a lovely smile. – M.F. Moonzajer
Being told something positive about yourself, whether from someone you’re close to, or a passing acquaintance, should really lift the spirits. Just the fact that someone has taken the time to let you know, should have you feeling noticed and appreciated. – Paul Bailey
It is more difficult to praise rightly than to blame. – Thomas Fuller
Praise is warming and desirable. But it is an earned thing. It has to be deserved, like a hug from a child. – Phyllis McGinley
A great deal of chaos in the world occurs because people don’t appreciate themselves. Having never developed sympathy or gentleness toward themselves, they cannot experience harmony or peace within themselves, and therefore, what they project to others is also inharmonious and confused. – Chogyam Trungpa
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