Quotes About Esteem

The Pulitzer has nothing to do with me; it's more about people's perceptions of me, whatever they may be. I'm not being humble - I honestly do not and cannot think about that. It's a lovely piece of crystal on my bookcase, but that's all it is to me.

Menon the Thessalian did not either conceal his immoderate desire of riches or his desire of commanding, in order to increase them, or of being esteemed for the same reason. He desired to be well with those in power, that his injustice might escape punishment.

Especially among journalists, politics is not a pursuit that's held in high esteem. We tend to be cynical about it - but I actually believe in democracy.

You are always flattered when big clubs are interested in you.

I am extremely flattered to be chosen the 2012 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year from such an esteemed group of nominees.

I'm flattered that other artists consider me a role model.

I always find it flattering when somebody recognizes me.

It's always flattering when others are talking about you.

I cannot be so bad when everybody is so fond of me.

I'm rather fond of my awards.

Fools admire, but men of sense approve.

To feel forgotten about after averaging 20 points a game is an interesting experience. But it's a lot better than feeling forgotten about and averaging four points a game.

I respect Frankie Randall.

I love Charles Fuller.

I told my nephew of the great esteem our Emperor holds for you, Count Fenring," the Baron said. And he thought: Mark him well, Feyd! A killer with the manners of a rabbit—this is the most dangerous kind.

You have to give yourself credit, not too much because that would be bragging.

This was nobility. Their mutual affection and esteem suddenly increased enormously. It was Damon and Pythias; it was David and Jonathan; nothing could ever estrange them. Now it was for life or death.

But my dear young lady, he said offering a cigarette, who ever said I have a poor opinion of women? On the contrary, I have a very high opinion of women, and the more I see of them the more I like them.

I grew up thinking you're either a winner in the world, or you're not. I presumed I was not. I had no reason to think I would be, and my inclination is towards self-deprecation. I wish I'd known no one was judging my every move, but I'm still like this!

The tag of a 'National Award winner' earned me a lot of respect from a lot of people. I like that in a way.

My peers say I have made a difference. That means more to me than winning an Oscar.

I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.

Celerity is never more admired than by the negligent.

Once you figure out what respect tastes like, it tastes better than attention. But you have to get there.