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

So, to praise others for their virtues - Can but encourage one's own efforts

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

Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly one's own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.

Although you may spend your life killing, You will not exhaust all your foes. But if you quell your own anger, your real enemy will be slain.

Modesty and unselfishness - these are the virtues which men praise - and pass by.