Commendation Quotes

“He that does good, having the unlimited power to do evil, deserves praise not only for the good which he performs, but for the evil which he forbears.”
― Sir Walter Scott, Ivanhoe

“This, he knew, was courage, the truest, ultimate courage, because there was no one here to sympathize or praise him for it. What he felt was felt without the hope of commendation.”
― Richard Matheson, The Shrinking Man

“Whenever you commend, add a compelling reason for doing so; it is this which distinguishes the approbation of a man of sense from the flattery of sycophants and the admiration of fools.”
― Richard Steele

“We need to study the Word of God diligently. But we don't need to know more. We need to do more with what we know. At the end of the day, God will not say, "Well thought, Intellectual," or "Well said, Orator." There is only one commendation: "Well done, good and faithful servant!”
― Mark Batterson, All In: You Are One Decision Away From a Totally Different Life

“Every man wants commendation, so do not just commend your boss, commend those who are under you.”
― Sunday Adelaja, Create Your Own Net Worth

“Every man wants to be appreciated, so do not just commend your secretary, commend your wife at home too
The world judges people by money and status in the society, educational achievements, even racial background, this is unfortunate.”
― Sunday Adelaja, Create Your Own Net Worth