self-praise
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Self-praise is inescapably distorted and corrupted at its source, and this�not some arbitrary convention of etiquette�makes the self-praiser always seem at least ridiculous or fraudulent, and often worse.
From Time Magazine Archive
Self-praise, the Gods do know, is little worth.
From The Iliad of Homer Translated into English Blank Verse by William Cowper by Cowper, William
Self-praise," said Bryce, "is sometimes the highest form of recommendation.
From The Lost Valley by Walsh, James Morgan
Self-praise, it used to be held, is no recommendation; but that was before the War.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, November 24, 1920 by Seaman, Owen, Sir
"Self-praise is half scandal," said the woman; "I'm willin' to risk 'em if God sends 'em."
From Who Goes There? by Benson, Blackwood Ketcham
