John Masefield Quotes

Ballplayers, like everyone else, like to get told they did something right.

The best advice is often the compliments received, and they are often about an associate who did something exceptional. I tell my teams that it's the random acts of kindness, the unexpected, that people remember most.

The fame stuff, the kind words from websites and things, are very flattering and lovely, but I just wanna act.

Compliments cost nothing, yet many pay dear for them.

It's very inexpensive to give a compliment.

Always compliment someone if you can, I think.

I have never been one to seek or want attention or admiration or a pat on the back for what I've done.

Praise is the only gift for which people are really grateful.

You may be liberal in your praise where praise is due: it costs nothing; it encourages much.

Never let an opportunity pass to give a well-deserved compliment.

I don't get tired of hearing that somebody liked my work.

There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.

Failure to accord credit to anyone for what he may have done is a great weakness in any man.

Speak ill of no man, but speak all the good you know of everybody.

I don't sense that I am someone's hero, though I'm happy when people like my work. I've learned how to be gracious about it, but I try to let it go by. I've seen how, if people start taking on those accolades, it can ruin them completely.

Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don't keep it a secret.

I guess other people's compliments motivate you.

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

Honorary degrees and lifetime achievement awards are very encouraging. I know that it might sound strange that a writer who has published many books still needs encouragement, but this is true.

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

At the conclusion of my argument I received very high compliments from the Chief Justice and later from other of the Judges. What they said I do not care to repeat.

My fan mail is what keeps me going.

Compliment three people every day.

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