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Be Quick to Praise

Praise, like gold and diamonds, owes its value only to its scarcity.

—SAMUEL JOHNSON

We all enjoy recognition, especially if we have accomplished something we think is worthwhile. When people you are with talk about things they are evidently proud of, there is a simple way to intensify their pleasure.

Be quick to praise their wisdom, generosity, thought-fulness, quickness, cleverness, or whatever is appropriate. You can be sure they will regard your praise as another indication of your charm.

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