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," said Bryce, "is sometimes the highest form of recommendation.
From The Lost Valley by Walsh, James Morgan
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 of genius.—The love of praise instinctive in the nature of genius.—A high opinion of themselves necessary for their great designs.
From Literary Character of Men of Genius Drawn from Their Own Feelings and Confessions by Disraeli, Isaac
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
