"When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time." ― Francois de La Rochefoucauld Topic(s): Time Tags: disclaim, praise More From Francois de La Rochefoucauld "A great many men’s gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to hook in more valuable kindnesses hereafter." "The moderation of people in prosperity is the effect of a smooth and composed temper, owing to the calm of their good fortune." "Our concern for the loss of our friends is not always from a sense of their worth, but rather of our own need of them and that we have lost some who had a good opinion of us." More In Time "Many a trip continues long after movement in time and space have ceased."― John Steinbeck "Time is the father of truth, its mother is our mind."― Giordano Bruno "Enjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life."― Donald Rumsfeld