I am sure," cried Catherine, "I did not mean to say anything wrong; but it is a nice book, and why should not I call it so?" "Very true," said Henry, "and this is a very nice day, and we are taking a very nice walk, and you are two very nice young ladies. Oh! It is a very nice word indeed! It does for everything. Originally perhaps it was applied only to express neatness, propriety, delicacy, or refinement—people were nice in their dress, in their sentiments, or their choice. But now every commendation on every subject is comprised in that one word.
Commendation heals; condemnation destroys.
Praise from an enemy is the most pleasing of all commendations.
The commendation of adversaries is the greatest triumph of a writer, because it never comes unless extorted.
The censure of those who are opposed to us, is the highest commendation that can be given us.
Fortunate is the person who has developed the self-control to steer a straight course towards his objectives in life, without being swayed from his purpose by either commendation or condemnation.
There is no love-broker in the world can more prevail in man's commendation with woman than report of valor.
COMMENDATION n. The tribute that we pay to achievements that resembles but do not equal our own.
Speak not in high commendation of any man to his face, nor censure any man behind his back; but if thou knowest anything good of him, tell it unto others; if anything ill, tell it privately and prudently to himself.
It is no flattery to give a friend a due character; for commendation is as much the duty of a friend as reprehension.
