Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

I have yet to find the man, however exalted his station, who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than under a spirit of criticism.

A pat on the back, through only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, is miles ahead in results.

A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, but is miles ahead in results.

If we're going to bring out the best in people, we, too, need to sow seeds of encouragement.

To say, 'well done' to any bit of good work is to take hold of the powers which have made the effort and strengthen them beyond our knowledge.

If you are a leader, you should never forget that everyone needs encouragement. And everyone who receives it - young or old, successful or less-than-successful, unknown or famous - is changed by it.

I think every human being in the world appreciates being encouraged and acknowledged.

I compliment people when I see something I really like and tell them, 'That was good. Keep doing what you're doing.' That's as much as advice as you will get out of me.

I got a lot of support from the entire industry, stars like Akshay Kumar. A. R. Rahman told me to keep doing the good work and not get bogged down by anything.

It's nice to have a lot of people supportive of what I'm doing.

Praise your children more than you correct them. Praise them for even their smallest achievement.

There are high spots in all of our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone else. I don't care how great, how famous or successful a man or woman may be, each hungers for applause.

Randy said I could call him for anything, Paula said that she loved me and said how much of a star I was. Simon was like, keep up the good work and I'll have nothing to worry about.

So, to praise others for their virtues can but encourage one's own efforts.

I like the big ups. I'm into the big ups.

The best way to inspire people to superior performance is to convince them by everything you do and by your everyday attitude that you are wholeheartedly supporting them.

My mum said to me once years ago, which really spurred me on, 'You're the funniest person I know'. I loved that.

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.

When you're just starting out, and someone you think is a real storyteller says something good about you, that helps.

Kick ass, Jay

It benefits us all to motivate others.

It is nice to hear some positive words from the manager.

We can all remember a time when someone encouraged us and made a difference in our lives. It may be just a moment, but this encouragement could last a lifetime.

I love positivity. I'm always saying, 'Well done' - maybe too often, in fact.

The fan mail I get every day is incredible. It piles through the door from not just Britain but everywhere. It is so great to have that support behind me - everyone says I am an inspiration. It is great.