The artist chooses his subject; that is his mode of praising.

He should be praised for climbing; yetThe other man comes always from a heightAnd lives where praise can never get --Beyond your sight.

An artist chooses his subjects: that is the way he praises.

We praise or blame as one or the other affords more opportunity for exhibiting our power of judgment.

Neighbors praise unselfishness because they profit by it.

Some are made modest by great praise, others insolent.