Quotes about praise

Lailah Gifty Akita - Think Great: Be Great!

When I wake up each morning my heart is filled with thanks to God!

Cheryl Zelenka -

The dirty laundry of our confessed sin belongs in the Lord’s laundry hamper for there He will toss them like mismatched socks as far as the east is from the west.

Mehmet Murat ildan -

If somebody praises you change the topic!

Dillon Burroughs - Hunger No More: A 1-Year Devotional Journey Through the Psalms

Let us not question whether God is there let us praise Him that He is there.

Pazaria Smith -

God shines! God is light! God is life! God is good! God is kind! God is love! I will take time to be Holy because He is Holy. I will be still and know that He is God. I will rest in the light of God. God is faithful He cannot lie. His Holy Spirit lives in my heart.

Amy Carmichael -

If the praise of man elates me and his blame depresses me if I cannot rest under misunderstanding without defending myself if I love to be loved more than to love...then I know nothing of Calvary love.

Sandra Lott -

Raise and Praise it keeps the devil away!Feeling down? Start praising even if it is a sacrifice of praise. You will soon start feeling better because the devil will not stick around & praise God with you!

Shelena Griffiths -

Praising God is contagious especially for those of us who like to be affected by Him.

Rutherford B. Hayes -

Unjust attacks on public men do them more good than unmerited praise.

Hanif Kureishi - The Buddha of Suburbia

Yes, Eleanor loathed herself and yet required praise, which she then never believed.

Lailah Gifty Akita - Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind

Dance with your sacred rhythm.

Judith Martin -

When virtues are pointed out first, flaws seem less insurmountable.

Stella Payton -

Value all relationships for the lessons they teach. Make sure you learn the lessons well. If not you will repeat those mistakes over and over.Focus on the kind of relationship you do want! Surround yourself with people who manifest those characteristics. Avoid and eliminate negativity at all cost.Become a producer of that which is positive.Look for the good in every situation and praise it. talk about it & be about it. Be about only good things.Create and manifest around you joy and peace and ha

Richard Carlson -

Every day, tell at least one person something you like, admire, or appreciate about them.

Angie karan -

The greatest inspiration you can find in this world is "YOU" when you help someone, encourage them, praise them, smile at them or just be kind to them that is a huge Inspiration to you and them!!

N.T. Wright - For All God's Worth: True Worship and the Calling of the Church

Put it this way: if your idea of God, if your idea of the salvation offered in Christ, is vague or remote, your idea of worship will be fuzzy and ill-formed. The closer you get to the truth, the clearer becomes the beauty, and the more you will find worship welling up within you. That's why theology and worship belong together. The one isn't just a headtrip; the other isn't just emotion.

Eric Samuel Timm - Static Jedi: The Art of Hearing God Through the Noise

It rains on everyone. It may be storming but there is a covering.Life may be challenging, but there is a covering.It may seem impossible, hopeless, doubtful, fear-ridden, and pain-laden, but there is a covering. There are other umbrellas, but only one is red with the blood of Jesus. We need to love Jesus more than the noise.

Eric Samuel Timm - Static Jedi: The Art of Hearing God Through the Noise

Guess what, Jesus loves to walk with us. He loves to be with us all the time—not just in the scheduled time or in the leftovers. The only change He wants is our hearts.Let’s change by rearranging the change.

Matt Chandler - Creature of the Word: The Jesus-Centered Church

Choosing one thing over another doesn't necessarily mean we love the thing we choose. If given the choice to eat spinach or broccoli, you may choose broccoli. It may only mean you don't want to eat spinach. Heaven is not for people who just want to skip Hell. Heaven is reserved for those who love Jesus, who have been rescued by Him and who long to praise Him. If someone doesn't have much use for praising Him now, it's foolish to think they're ready for Heaven.

Pazaria Smith -

THE "SON" ALWAYS SHINESWe speak of the weather everyday. Is it going to be cloudy and overcast, or will the sunshine provide us warmth on this new day?We all love the days when the "sun" shines brightly. Not only does the sun brighten our day, it serves as a beacon of fulfillment and lasting optimism in this constantly changing world.The "SUN" which, by the way is 93 million miles away from earth, is all well and good for our positive outlooks, but it cannot bring us as much joy and contentment

Craig D. Lounsbrough -

If I worship the fact that I don’t worship anything, amongst other things what I’m worshipping is denial.

Darlene Zschech -

Praise is declaration, a victory cry, proclaiming faith to stand firm in the place God has given you. Praise is a proclamation that the enemy's intent to plunder you will not rock you. Praise declares that you will not be moved by the enemy's attempt to snatch you away.

حجة الإسلام أبو حامد محمد الغزالي -

Praise be to God; whose compassion is all-embracing and Whose mercy is universal; Who rewards His servants for their remembrance [dhikr] [of Him] with His remembrance [of them] - verily God (Exalted is He!) has said, 'Remember Me, and I will remember you' - Opening lines from Kitab al-Adhkar wa'l Da'awat of the Ihya ulum ad-Din

Lailah Gifty Akita - Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind

We stand in the awe of God’s greatness.

Lailah Gifty Akita -

What is excellent is of praise worthy.

Giorge Leedy - Uninhibited From Lust To Love

BE REALBring it on-And let truth be my existence.Value my life-And tell me like it is.Bark at me when I'm wrong-And hug me when I'm right.Praise me if I succeed-And tell me if I fail.Laugh at me if you think I'm funny-And wink at me if you think I'm cute.Yell at me if I ever hurt you-And scold me if I'm ever bad.Keep things real with me, Because I want to be alive,I want my world to be real-And I want to see your spirit.I want to hear you breathe- And I want to know how you feel.Don’t waste my t

Flo Falayi -

It will end in praise, if you are not singing praises, it hasn't ended.

Israelmore Ayivor - Daily Drive 365

Don't be too full of yourself because of how people hail you. When your head is swelling, it means there is more empty space to fill in there!

Friedrich Nietzsche -

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.

Marcello Malpighi -

Nature, ... in order to carry out the marvelous operations [that occur] in animals and plants has been pleased to construct their organized bodies with a very large number of machines, which are of necessity made up of extremely minute parts so shaped and situated as to form a marvelous organ, the structure and composition of which are usually invisible to the naked eye without the aid of a microscope. ... Just as Nature deserves praise and admiration for making machines so small, so too the phy

Jean Rostand - Pensées D'un Biologiste

A body of work such as Pasteur's is inconceivable in our time: no man would be given a chance to create a whole science. Nowadays a path is scarcely opened up when the crowd begins to pour in.

Pazaria Smith -

If we spend more time praising and thanking God for His daily benefits and blessing and all the good things He bestows, there wouldn't be time to blame, complain. cry and moan over the bad things.

Bernard Kelvin Clive -

It’s great to celebrate the victories along the way in living your dreams but never allow the praises of your past pause you from pursuing higher heights.

Ralph Waldo Emerson - Self-Reliance and Other Essays

You would compliment a coxcomb doing a good act, but you would not praise an angel.

Sherry K. White -

Sing to your mountains because as you sing, they are being cast into the sea.As you sing, the portals of heaven are opening.

Billy Graham -

The highest form or worship is the worship of unselfish Christian service. The greatest form of praise is the sound of consecrated feet seeking out the lost and helpless.

J.R. Watson - The English Hymn: A Critical and Historical Study

Charles Wesley's hymns are forceful because they contain so many words which are physical: for him the life of a Christian was to be experienced in the body as well as in the soul.

William Kethe -

All people that on earth do dwellsing to the Lord with cheerful voiceHim serve with fear, his praise forth tellcome ye before him and rejoice

Leland Ryken - Redeeming the Time: A Christian Approach to Work and Leisure

Earlier in this century someone claimed that we work at our play and play at our work. Today the confusion has deepened: we worship our work, work at our play, and play in our worship.

Robert Aitken - The Mind of Clover: Essays in Zen Buddhist Ethics

The one who praises you is a thief. The one who criticizes you is your true friend.

Ashly Lorenzana -

​You can always tell when someone deserves the praise and recognition they receive, because it humbles them rather than inflating their ego.

Josiah P. Mendum -

[Josiah P. Mendum memorial at Paine Hall][He turned] the strait-laced Boston of sixty years ago [into] the enlightened Hub of today, . . . to 'destroy bigotry and uproot the evils of superstition.

Heinrich Heine -

He only profits from praise who values criticism.

Julie Adair King - How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7

Instead of, "Excellent work." Try, "I see you circled every single picture that begins with the letter B."Instead of, "Good job following directions."Try, "You found your spot in the circle as soon as you heard 'circle time.

Steve Goodier -

Let go of a need for personal recognition. Heap kudos on others and they’ll perform even better next time. Leaders are only as good as those who follow them and followers are at their best when leaders are quick to give credit for successes.

Martin Luther -

There is no person on earth so bad that he does not have something about him that is praiseworthy. Why is it, then, that we leave the good out of sight and feast our eyes on the unclean things? It is as though we enjoyed only looking at – if you will pardon the expression – a man's behind.

Terry Alex -

Encouragement and praISE SHOULD BE ENDLESS. fAUTH BRINGS THEM TOGETHER.

Ben Hecht -

Criticism can never instruct or benefit you. Its chief effect is that of a telegram with dubious news. Praise leaves no glow behind, for it is a writer's habit to remember nothing good of himself. I have usually forgotten those who have admired my work, and seldom anyone who disliked it. Obviously, this is because praise is never enough and censure always too much.

George MacDonald - Mary Marston

To be unable to bear disapproval was an unworthy weakness. But in her case it came nowise of the pride which blame stirs to resentment, but altogether of the self-depreciation which disapproval rouses to yet greater dispiriting. Praise was to her a precious thing, in part because it made her feel as if she could go on; blame, a misery, in part because it made her feel as if all was of no use, she never could do anything right. She had not yet learned that the right is the right, come of praise o

John Chrysostom -

I do not know whether anyone has ever succeeded in not enjoying praise. And, if he enjoys it, he naturally wants to receive it. And if he wants to receive it, he cannot help but being distraught at losing it. Those who are in love with applause have their spirits starved not only when they are blamed off-hand, but even when they fail to be constantly praised.

Mark Batterson - A Trip around the Sun: Turning Your Everyday Life into the Adventure of a Lifetime

Whatever you don't turn into praise turns into pride.

Clarence Darrow -

[George Everett Macdonald was] a valiant soldier for human liberty.

Anusha Atukorala -

A New Year has tiptoed in.Let’s go forward to meet it.Let’s welcome the 365 days it brings.Let’s live well with love in our hearts towards God and all people.Let’s walk through it’s corridors with praise songs on our lips.

Richelle E. Goodrich - Slaying Dragons

For every one person who praises you, there are a hundred who would criticize. Heed neither the one nor the hundred. It is your own opinion that truly matters.

Joyce Rachelle -

May any praise of your character come from others instead of yourself.

Cynthia Patterson - It Had to Happen

This is not the time to panic, this is the time to praise!

Ron Brackin -

We praise God, not because he needs our praise (for all glory resides in and on him), but in order to see him more clearly, enlarge our soul, and relieve our spirit.

Israelmore Ayivor -

Be sure that your praise songs are numbered higher than your sorrowful dirges and your utmost hope, firmer than your woeful regrets. Be positive.

Faith Baldwin - Seasons of the Heart

Most of us forget to take time for wonder, praise and gratitude until it is almost too late. Gratitude is a many-colored quality, reaching in all directions. It goes out for small things and for large; it is a God-ward going.

Isaac Asimov - Foundation and Empire

For a wise man, I have been told, once said, ‘Gratitude is best and most effective when it does not evaporate in empty phrases.’ But alas, my lady, I am but a mass of empty phrases, it would seem.

Del Suggs - Truly Leading: Lessons in Leadership

Be generous with praise and kind words of encouragement. Say “thank you” when someone helps you. Make colleagues feel welcome when they call or stop to talk with you. If you let others know that they are appreciated, they’ll want to give you their best.

Bamigboye Olurotimi -

You can't be passionate about gratitude and be crippled by ingratitude.

Lailah Gifty Akita -

The act of praising and giving thanks to God brings untold blessing.

Pat Conroy - The Prince of Tides

Later, long after my grandfather was dead, I would regret that I could never be the kind of man that he was. Though I adored him as a child and found myself attracted to the safe protectorate of his soft, uncritical maleness, I never wholly appreciated him. I did not know how to cherish sanctity, and I had no way of honoring, of giving small voice to the praise of such natural innocence, such a generous simplicity. Now I know that a part of me would like to have traveled the world as he traveled

Charles Haddon Spurgeon - Based on the English Standard Version

Spurgeon challenges us to go to the river of our experience, to pull up bulrushes, and to place them in the Ark of our memory, experiencing again the wonder that allowed our infant faith to flourish.

Sheryl Young - Am I Nobody?

I had such a hard time giving all the glory to God when first accepting Him as Lord. Coming out of a theatre background where there were many applauds and accolades, I suffered from what I call "attention-itis" - the need for recognition. It took many years and much eating of crow before I became conscious of giving all praise to God for my accomplishments.

C.S. Lewis - Reflections on the Psalms

. . . the humblest, and at the same time most balanced and capacious, praised most, while the crank, misfits and malcontents praised least.

John Yokoyama - When Fish Fly: Lessons for Creating a Vital and Energized Workplace from the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market

When you shift conversations and explore the greatness of your team members, you're likely to be a person who creates opportunities for their strength to show up on the job.

Jennifer L. Armentrout - The Problem with Forever

I ate lunch with Keira today. Second day in a row,” I told him, then winced at how stupid that sounded.Rider’s grin turned into a full smile, transforming his handsome face into the kind of masculine beauty that was like a punch to the chest. “That’s really good, Mallory.” His voice dropped as he reached over, curving his hand over my arm. There was a near electric rush from his touch. “I’m proud of you. For real.”Giddiness surrounded my heart as I stared at his large hand, darker than my own. H

Ellen J. Barrier - How to Trust God When All Other Resources Have Failed

Heaven is the only place where prayers are not made.Heaven is God’s throne. And Earth is his footstool.His Angels worships him day and night. There is always praise to him and never a prayer is uttered.

Norman Vincent Peale -

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

Jane Austen - Jane Austen's Letters

Walter Scott has no business to write novels, especially good ones. — It is not fair. — He has fame and profit enough as a poet, and should not be taking the bread out of other people’s mouths. — I do not like him, and do not mean to like Waverley if I can help it — but fear I must.

Michael Bassey Johnson -

As a comedian, the more you commit the sin of stupidity, three essential things happen to your life:~people applaud you incessantly.~love you more than their parents.~give you a daily bread.

Jim George -

If you need a handbook for praise and worship, read Psalms.

Elizabeth George - Understanding Your Blessings in Christ: Ephesians

The design of redemption is to exhibit the grace of God in such a manner as to fill all hearts with wonder and all lips with praise.

Stormie Omartian - The Prayer That Changes Everything: The Hidden Power of Praising God

Lord, Your Word is a love letter to me, showing me how much You love me. And every time I read it, I love You more.

Kelly Bartlett - Encouraging Words for Kids

If all we ever offer is blanket praise without any meaning behind it, kids will always seek approval because they'll never feel satisfied. If we offer genuine encouragement for their accomplishments, they won't need our approval; they'll approve of themselves.

Pamela Druckerman - Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting

The French believe that kids feel confident when they're able to do things for themselves, and do those things well. After children have learned to talk, adults don't praise them for saying just anything. They praise them for saying interesting things, and for speaking well.

Lailah Gifty Akita -

How awesome is the awe God!

Lailah Gifty Akita -

Great is the glory of God.

Lailah Gifty Akita - Think Great: Be Great!

You are a great God!

Jean-Yves Leloup - Compassion and Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic between Buddhism and Christianity

It [speaking with words that bring about harmony] consists of speaking of what is good about people, instead of what is wrong with them. For some people this is an almost impossible exercise, for they have become totally habituated to speaking critically. We all seem to have a special talent for finding critical things to say about the world, about others, and about ourselves! (117)

Sunday Adelaja -

The Lord only praises the person who multiplies what has been given to him.

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra - The Dialogue of the Dogs

It is one thing to praise discipline, and another to submit to it.

Jim Corbett - The Man-Eating Leopard of Rudraprayag

However much I doubted the man's ability to accomplish the task he had set himself, I could not help admiring his faith and his industry.

William Shakespeare - The Tempest

She will outstrip all praise and make it halt behind her.

Anne Brontë - The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

I don’t know how to talk to you, Mrs. Huntingdon . . . you are only half a woman--your nature must be half human, half angelic. Such goodness overawes me; I don’t know what to make of it.

Robert G. Ingersoll -

He [Alexander von Humboldt] was to science what Shakespeare was to the drama.

Sunday Adelaja -

Even if you are threatened with death, look at your situation right in the eye and praise the Lord

H.A. Ironside -

We would worry less if we praised more. Thanksgiving is the enemy of discontent and dissatisfaction.

Thomas à Kempis -

A man who truly knows himself realizes his own worthlessness, and takes no pleasure in the praises of men.

T.F. Hodge - From Within I Rise: Spiritual Triumph Over Death and Conscious Encounters with "The Divine Presence"

There is no honor in seeking praise for doing that which is expected of you.

Georges Cuvier -

[Audubon's works are] the most splendid monuments which art has erected in honor of ornithology.

Charles Darwin -

[Alexander von Humboldt was the] greatest scientific traveller who ever lived.

Claude Louis Berthollet -

This man [Alexander von Humboldt] is as knowledgeable as a whole academy.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe -

[Alexander von] Humboldt showers us with true treasures.

Thomas Jefferson -

I consider him [Alexander von Humboldt] the most important scientist whom I have met.

John Wooden -

You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one.

Don Meyer -

Shout praise and whisper criticism.