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“I’d rather take coffee than compliments just now.”

Whether we are easily swamped or nearly waterproof, there’s one wiring challenge we all face: Bad is stronger than good. Psychologist Jonathan Haidt elaborates: “Responses to threats and unpleasantnes...

Praise has different effects, according to the mind it meets with; it makes a wise man modest, but a fool more arrogant, turning his weak brain giddy.

Don't accept the applause of men, and you won't be destroyed by their criticism.

To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.

You have reached the pinnacle of success as soon as you become uninterested in money, compliments or publicity.