Jimmy Stewart (1908–1997) American film and stage actor
As quoted in "Hollywood legend Jimmy Stewart dead at 89" at CNN (2 July 1997)
“Praise — actual personal praise— oftener frets and embarrasses than it encourages. It is too small when too near.”
The Monthly Magazine
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