a word of praise is equal to ointment on a sore

a word of praise is equal to ointment on a sore

proverb Praise has a palliative or healing quality to it. Your criticism is not going to help him to feel better while he's so down. A word of praise is equal to ointment on a sore, you know. I had been feeling very burnt out, until my managers told me I've done such a good job that I'm getting a raise. Truly, a word of praise is equal to ointment on a sore. I think you really cheered Molly up by telling her how well she did at the audition, even if she didn't get the part. A word of praise is equal to ointment on a sore.

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