Courtney Barnett Quotes

Moms being moms, they're very supportive, and they're always talking very highly of you.

My dad has always been vocal about critically appreciating me. If I have done a bad job, he will definitely try to correct me with his inputs.

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

My mom has a very subtle way of encouraging.

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.

I savour the adulation and love I have been getting from my fans and the blessings of elders in my family.

My dad is truly the person who always made me believe in myself, to appreciate that I was smart.

I need my family to remind me in a loving and nice way to lighten up.

My husband has always been my biggest supporter, and my mother has finally joined the cheerleading team now that her friends have been telling her that they like my work as well.

It's always nice when someone you don't know comes up to you and says a couple nice things about your work. It's always a pleasure.

It's not annoying to get a compliment.

Many people know how to criticize, but few know how to praise.

Players like people saying good things about them and, of course, no one is ever wrong when they do that, but they always are when they say bad stuff.

My cousin Dwayne was really the first person who was like, 'You're funny, man!' I was like, 'OK, sure.'

Sometimes, men just need a little push. Men won't always be like, 'You are so beautiful. You look great today.' And sometimes women want to hear that.

Be slow to correct and quick to commend.

My dad has never once told me after a fight that I did well.

Give recognition where it is due. Compliments stimulate more effort and desire to improve. Be generous with honest praising.

A little flattery makes people feel good about themselves. When you notice someone looking great, give them a compliment.

An occasional compliment is necessary to keep up one's self-respect.

Remember praise is more valuable than blame.

People flourish if they’re praised.

I think it's always important to give immediate positive reinforcement.

Your mate doesn't live by bread alone; he or she needs to be 'buttered up' from time to time.

I believe that you should praise people whenever you can; it causes them to respond as a thirsty plant responds to water.