Quotes About Commendation

Everybody likes compliment.

Whence it is somewhat strange that any men from so mean and silly a practice should expect commendation, or that any should afford regard thereto; the which it is so far from meriting, that indeed contempt and abhorrence are due to it.

It never occurred to me that I was important enough to have some politician go out of his way to silence me. I only found out about it in the '80s by accident - a broadcaster announced they received letters of commendation from the White House for having suppressed my music. My career was so highly impacted in the U.S. it will never recover.

It's always nice to be praised, and insofar as a prize is a form of praise, you're glad when you get it.

I like approbation. Any actor who tells you they don't is lying.

it is precisely our sins, and not our goodnesses, that most commend us to the grace of God.

You're the best I've got.

so stingy with compliments

Remember praise is more valuable than blame.

I know you don't do what you do for medals, but there will be several coming your way.

These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. HEBREWS 11:39 – 40

It feels great when your work gets appreciated.

I think Pat Robertson is a terrific fellow.

I think Hillary Clinton is terrific.

Laying her head on her arms, Jo wet her little romance with a few happy tears, for she had thought that no one saw and appreciated her efforts to be good; and this assurance was doubly precious, doubly encouraging, because unexpected, and from the person whose commendation she most valued.

Learn to know and value the praise which is worth having

Fortunate is the person who has developed the self-control to steer a straight course towards his objectives in life, without being swayed from his purpose by either commendation or condemnation.

We should not be so taken up in the search for truth, as to neglect the needful duties of active life; for it is only action that gives a true value and commendation to virtue.

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth.

he went out of his way to shower Octavian with praise.

The British Fashion Awards gives us the chance to commend not only the winners but celebrate all of the individuals that contribute to the incredible achievements that make London the best fashion destination in the world.

How wonderful it would be to hear these words from Christ: "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much" (Matthew 25:21).

Nothing else can quite substitute for a few well-chosen, well-timed, sincere words of praise.

If you see something that impresses you, a decent respect to humanity insists you voice your praise.