Quotes About Author

He was the soul of politeness to everyone -- to some with a hint of aversion, to others with a hint of respect.

My actual life is a fact, in view of which I have no occasion to congratulate myself; but for my faith and aspiration I have respect. It is from these that I speak.

If you respect the events and respect the real life tragedy, you can drive your film to address it in some mature way.

I grew up in Ireland, so I do not have a lot of respect for most politicians.

I maintain that Western popular culture at its best is worthy of respect and should be cherished as much as the operas of Wagner.

Respect is better procured by exacting than soliciting it.

This temporal fire is but a painted fire in respect of that penetrating and real fire in hell.

Out of respect to writers, you have to read the book in the way in which the author visualised it going out into the world.

In the corporate community the key word is respect. In the corporate community you don't get a relationship until they respect you first.

Let us resist the opinion of the world fearlessly, provided only that our self-respect grows in proportion to our indifference.

I didn't vote for [President Bush]. But I've never said anything bad about the guy because I have respect for the office.

The comic world has its own limitations, as everything does. I adore it, I respect it, but it's not going to take over all of me.

What was so miraculous about a relationship that was based more on my gratitude than on mutual self respect?

For as many people as I quote-unquote lost respect from, I gained respect from a lot more. I know that's a fact.

What a fool I would have been to let self-respect interfere with my happiness!

I'm not fundamentally a writer. I know writers, and I have a tremendous amount of respect for them. It bothers me that no matter how well I do it, it's not really my format.

I take a step toward him and grin cheerfully. "With all due respect, I don't see the Republic tacking up wanted posters with your pretty face on them.

Non-co-operation intended to pave the way to real honourable and voluntary co-operation based on mutual respect and trust.

The Red Sox didn't handle negotiations with any kind of respect for me and my family, and the Rangers were the total opposite.

Kill if you will, but command me nothing!' the gunslinger roared. 'You have forgotten the faces of those who made you!

In a drama of the highest order there is little food for censure or hatred it teaches rather self-knowledge and self-respect.

All I can give you is nothin except respectonly if you could digest it with no suspect.

It is sweet that people want to know everything about my wedding, but they should also respect my privacy.

I have no romantic feelings about age. Either you are interesting at any age or you are not. There is nothing particularly interesting about being old - or being young, for that matter.