Famous Quotes & Sayings

Andrew Motion

Honor the miraculousness of the ordinary.

Allen Tate

At twelve I was determined to shoot only For honor; at twenty not to shoot at all; I know at thirty-three that one must shoot As often as one gets the rare chance - In killing there is more than commentary.

Ann Coulter

I have to say I'm all for public flogging. One type of criminal that a public humiliation might work particularly well with are the juvenile delinquents, a lot of whom consider it a badge of honor to be sent to juvenile detention. And it might not be such a cool thing in the 'hood to be flogged publicly.

Aesop

The more honor, the more danger.

Aeschylus

Honor modesty more than your life.

We want to keep his legacy alive. Keeping the peace is how we can honor his memory.

We want to keep his legacy alive, ... Keeping the peace is how we can honor his memory.

Abel Ferrara

In the film business, it's basically honor among thieves.

David Beckham

It's a great honor... and it's an honor to be with her majesty, obviously... I'm very honored to be given this honor. (upon receiving the OBE)

David A. Bednar

We frequently may press forward hoping and praying—but without absolute assurance—that we are acting in accordance with God’s will. But as we honor our covenants and keep the commandments, as we strive ever more consistently to do good and to become better, we can walk with the confidence that God will guide our steps.

Ambrose Bierce

IMPOSTOR n. A rival aspirant to public honors.

Ambrose Bierce

To renounce an honor for an advantage. To renounce an advantage for a greater advantage.

Colin Farrell

From my experience, the only thing you can do is take what's written on the page and try, through your own curiosity and investigation, to make it your own and honor what the original intent was.

Dante Alighieri

Honor is the greatest poet.

Dwight L. Moody

God will honor our faith.

Alfred Adler

Violence as a way of gaining power... is being camouflaged under the guise of tradition, national honor [and] national security...

Andre Gide

It is unthinkable for a Frenchman to arrive at middle age without having syphilis and the Cross of the Legion of Honor.

Marcel Pagnol

Honor is like a match, you can only use it once.

Christopher Marlowe

Honour is purchas'd by the deeds we do.

The strike will go on. We're ready for a settlement, but it has to be an honorable settlement.

An honor. It's just an honor to be here.

Susan Taylor

Ron loved his time at GW, ... It's an honor for us to be near the school.

Conrad serves this state with integrity and honor.

Danny Meyer

Diners are upset that restaurants aren't honoring reservations, and a lot of restaurants help bring this on by overbooking.

Mark Wright

All of us feel for this woman and her family. We have a contract, and we're gong to honor that contract.

Denzel Washington

It's not only a pleasure, but an honor for me to be here tonight.

Paul Robeson

For many years I have so labored and I can say modestly that my name is very much honored all over Africa, in my struggles for their independence.

Jorge Cantu

It's like a protocol-kind of thing. Being from Mexico, we have to do it. It's an honor.

This is an honor and a tribute to this organization.

E. B. White

This is his hometown. What better way of honoring him?

Bruce Babbitt

This is sacred ground, ... Americans come here to learn of their past . . . their heritage. It is our obligation . . . to honor this sacred landscape by preserving it.

This is real humbling. I mean, a lot of times we're in the spotlight, but these people do so much for this country. It's just an honor to be up here in their presence.

It's a nice honor. But it's all about our team.