What a test that is: more than devotion, admiration…

Prayer is the acid test of devotion.

— Samuel Chadwick

“devotion, admiration and trust. No words really needed for such feelings. As all creatures know of these unique colors in the rainbow of Love…”

— Leland Lewis

You are always new. THe last of your kisses was ever the sweetest; the last smile the brightest; the last movement the gracefullest. When…

— John Keats

“There are few people who are mature enough to uphold moral and ethical values; who have a remarkable character; who are honest and sincere;…

— Sandeep N. Tripathi

“There must be a reason to smile, Miss François. Will you supply one?" It was Daisy's turn to stare. For a long moment they…

— Jaime Jo Wright

It may be important to great thinkers to examine the world, to explain and despise it. But I think it is only important to…

— Hermann Hesse

... we need to interrogate "reverence," for idolization can be another way one is objectified and not really taken seriously.

— Bell Hooks

The book it reminded me of most is Henry Miller’s The Books in My Life. Like Miller, Shields manages to convey his affection for…

— Andre Alexis

“A warm, trustworthy person who is also strong elicits admiration, but only after you’ve established trust does your strength become a gift rather than…

— Amy Cuddy

Humor is the opposite of all self-admiration and self-praise.

— Karl Barth

I want to thank the Greek people publicly for their humanitarian response to the crisis of so many migrants and refugees seeking safety in…

— Barack Obama

“There have been those among us who have been so dazzled by the might and technological wizardy of Europe that they have been rather…

— Ahdaf Soueif

I still don't feel I know Hitchcock at all. I find that the more one looks, the more elusive he becomes. But my admiration…

— Toby Jones

The older you've gotten, the more respect and admiration you've received.

— Jupp Heynckes

I have tremendous admiration for companies with the kind of pioneering spirit and innovation eBay has demonstrated from day one.

— Bonnie Hammer