Samuel Goldwyn Quotes

I believe in one thing: that anyone who is able to do something good for someone, I mean, should be praised.

Mass appreciation doesn't always equate to something good.

When I was young, I liked to be acknowledged in class by little gestures such as a small red star for doing something good. Now that I'm older, I still want to be acknowledged for good work.

By patting somebody on the back, a boy or a girl, a professional dancer, male, female, it really makes people feel good and I know it certainly made me feel good.

Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job!

I'm not used to getting good reviews.

Let the master praise him, and say, 'Here ye do well.' For, I assure you, there is no such whetstone to sharpen a good wit, and encourage a will to learning, as is praise.

Kind words produce happiness. How often have we ourselves been made happy by kind words, in a manner and to an extent which we are unable to explain!

I suppose if it has a practical purpose, I appreciate a pat on the back. I suppose it's rewarding, ultimately.

Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don't keep it a secret.

Randy said I could call him for anything, Paula said that she loved me and said how much of a star I was. Simon was like, keep up the good work and I'll have nothing to worry about.

Ballplayers, like everyone else, like to get told they did something right.

For the most part, I meet people who are like 'I really like your work. I'm watching your career. I want to see you do well. Keep doing what you do.' I get that so much, and it's so reassuring. I often wish that so many people, who just work normal jobs, could get a pat on the back as much as I do, because it's very complimentary.

Compliment three people every day.

All I ever seek from good deeds is a measure of respect.

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.

The best advice is often the compliments received, and they are often about an associate who did something exceptional. I tell my teams that it's the random acts of kindness, the unexpected, that people remember most.

A student never forgets an encouraging private word, when it is given with sincere respect and admiration.

To say, 'well done' to any bit of good work is to take hold of the powers which have made the effort and strengthen them beyond our knowledge.

Well, I think if more people had more applause, it would make them feel better. I often give my wife a round of applause. If the meal is very good I give her a standing ovation.

It's enormously cheering to get a good review by someone who seems to understand your work.

We increase whatever we praise. The whole creation responds to praise, and is glad.

There is no such whetstone, to sharpen a good wit and encourage a will to learning, as is praise.

It's very inexpensive to give a compliment.

I think you need to love giving compliments as much as you love receiving them.