Any writer overwhelmingly honest about pleasing himself is almost sure to please others. Votes: 6
Marianne MooreWhen you please others in hopes of being accepted, you lose you self-worth in the process. Votes: 6
Dave PelzerFor 25 years, I did take my responsibilities as a pleaser of others sufficiently seriously. Votes: 4
Joyce MaynardMost people who ask for advice from others have already resolved to act as it pleases them. Votes: 4
Khalil GibranI have never written for an audience. On the other hand I do not write merely to please myself. Votes: 4
Patrick O'BrianSay to yourself: 'Living essentially to please others is a monumental mistake.' Votes: 3
George RobinsonChanges made to please others are unrealistic, but more important, they're unfair to you. Votes: 3
Martina NavratilovaTrying to please others before pleasing God is inverting the first and second great commandments. Votes: 3
Lynn G. RobbinsThose who glory in their looks - not in their hearts - dress to please others. Votes: 3
Clement of Alexandriaindividuals are honest only to the extent that suits them (including their desire to please others) Votes: 3
Dan ArielyLove does not seek to please itself, but offers itself and its life to others. Votes: 0
Frederick Lindemann, 1st Viscount CherwellLove doesn't please itself by seeking revenge. Love sacrifices itself for the good of others. Votes: 0
Kerrelyn SparksWrite to Please Yourself. When You write to Please Others You end up Pleasing No one. Votes: 0
Benjamin FranklinHome is a place where we all do as we please - usually regardless of the others. Votes: 0
Myrtle ReedPlease yourself, not others... It must first work for you if it is ever to be useful to others. Votes: 0
Paul LaseauThe things which belong to others please us more, and that which is ours, is more pleasing to others Votes: 0
Publilius Syrus