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The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.

Posted on 16 May 2013 by philosiblog

The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism. – Norman Peale What does that mean? This is a sad truth about far too many of us. If we have … Continue reading →

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We work for praise, and dawdle once we have it.

Posted on 6 May 2013 by philosiblog

We work for praise, and dawdle once we have it. – Mignon McLaughlin What does that mean? While this is a bit of witticism from a book, it still is far more true than we might want to admit. Whether … Continue reading →

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I praise loudly; I blame softly.

Posted on 3 May 2012 by philosiblog

I praise loudly; I blame softly. – Catherine II (the Great) What does that mean? This quote would help make the world a better place in which to live, if we could all agree to live in it’s spirit. By … Continue reading →

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I pay no attention whatever to anybody’s praise or blame. I simply follow my own feelings.

Posted on 9 September 2011 by philosiblog

I pay no attention whatever to anybody’s praise or blame. I simply follow my own feelings. – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart What does that mean? He’s marching to the beat of his own drummer. He’s doing what seems appropriate to him … Continue reading →

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