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Fondly we think we honor merit then, When we but praise ourselves in other men
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"Fondly we think we honor merit then, When we but praise ourselves in other men"

- Alexander Pope

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This quote by Alexander Pope is a commentary on humanity and also our tendency to be self-centered. He recommends that when we commend others, we are really just commending ourselves. We may assume that we are recognizing the qualities of others, but in reality, we are simply trying to find methods to make ourselves look much better. This quote is a suggestion to be conscious of our very own inspirations and also to be honest with ourselves concerning why we are praising others. It is important to identify that our praise of others ought to come from a real place of appreciation and also regard, not from a need to make ourselves look better. We must strive to be truthful and also sincere in our praise of others, as well as to acknowledge that our very own self-interest should not be the primary motivation.

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Alexander Pope This quote is written / told by Alexander Pope between May 21, 1688 and May 30, 1744. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 88 other quotes.

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