Some reproaches praise; some praises reproach.

There are reproaches which praise, and praises which defame.

We sometimes condemn the present, by praising the past; and show our contempt of what is now, by our esteem for what is no more.

We seldom praise anyone in good earnest, except such as admire us.

Usually we praise only to be praised.

Generally speaking, we would make a good bargain by renouncing all the good that people say of us, upon condition they would say no ill.