Many know how to flatter, few know how to praise. – Wendell Phillips
The greater your number of self-congratulations, the lower the number of people who agree with you. – Alan Robert Neal
When eating bamboo sprouts, remember the man who planted them. – Chinese Proverb
Give recognition where it is due. Complements definitely stimulate more effort and desire to improve. Be generous with honest praising. – Bruce Lee
The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated. – William James
What if you gave someone a gift, and they neglected to thank you for it – would you be likely to give them another? Life is the same way. In order to attract more of the blessings that life has to offer, you must truly appreciate what you already have. – Ralph Marston
Instead of being critical of people in authority over you and envious of their position, be happy you’re not responsible for everything they have to do. Instead of piling on complaints, thank them for what they do. Overwhelm them with encouragement and appreciation! – Joyce Meyer
You are either complaining or appreciating, so if you think you’re doing neither, it’s the former. – Alan Robert Neal
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
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
You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one. – John Wooden
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
I feel a very unusual sensation – if it is not indigestion, it must be gratitude. – Benjamin Disraeli
Be verbal in acknowledging your appreciation. – Catherine Pulsifer
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
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
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
We must value life and treasure each breath we take. We must value each person and how he or she touches our lives everyday. – Shadonna Richards
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
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
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