Quotes About Prestige

You cannot say no to a club like Man City. I did not think twice.

Fame compensates for a column of wants.

The way [Donald Trump] is dealing with this now is to say (paraphrasing), "I don't want these A-listers here. I'm not asking these people to perform."

When you win a Grammy, it links a certain prestige and importance to you, you know? People want to talk to you.

If you're buying something from Chanel, you want it perfect, and delivered on time.

Being a first-rounder is a dream. You want to be mentioned as a first-rounder, the best of the best.

War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today.

The existence of such a war chest might go far to strengthen our prestige and frighten off any would be assailant.

It was never built for the comfort and happiness of its citizens, but to astonish the world.

In my mind, President Snow should be viewed in front of marble pillars hung with oversized flags.

To play at Old Trafford in a Manchester shirt I think is something special.

Being in the Hall of Fame is where any player wants to be at the end of his career. It's somewhat of a last step for a player in terms of their career, and it's a place where you'll always be remembered for what you accomplished.

That is what I love about golf, you can go play somewhere where all the greats have played.

If your son graduates from Harvard, people will regard him as smart and highly qualified for the rest his life and give him access to opportunities. He'll be able to get any job he wants.

Being inducted into the songwriting hall of fame by Clive Davis, that was pretty memorable.

The sooner I get into the Hall of Fame the better.

Sophistication might be described as the ability to cope gracefully with a situation involving the presence of a formidable menace to one's poise and prestige (such as the butler, or the man under the bed - but never the husband).

I've had three or four Scottish Premier League clubs contact me about going there and doing something. A couple of those clubs couldn't be further away from London so I'd have to seriously think about it, but it's nice to be sought after and nice to be wanted.

Australia always gives a tough fight, and that's why every player wants to perform against Australia. When you perform against Australia, England, and South Africa, you automatically earn more respect.

Juventus in Italy are like Real Madrid in Spain, when you enter the team it feels different.

one needs a decent university "name" to get ahead in life;

Who's the fat guy?" Citra asked. "He looks important," said Rowan. "Indeed," said Scythe Faraday. "'The fat guy,' as you call him, is the High Blade. The most powerful man in the MidMerican Scythedom. He presides over conclave.

The lettuce elevated to a place of honor.

Scions of old families who've hit the skids do like to flaunt their illustrious ancestors....