Every other enjoyment malice may destroy; every other panegyric envy may withhold; but no human power can deprive the boaster of his own encomiums.

Summary

This quote expresses the idea that while other sources of joy and praise can be taken away or withheld by others, no one can prevent someone from praising and boasting about themselves. It suggests that individuals have the power to offer themselves compliments and build their own self-esteem, even if others may try to tear them down. It implies that self-appreciation and self-praise can be a reliable and enduring source of validation and fulfillment, unaffected by external influences such as malice or envy.

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