There's a huge difference between the shallow pleasure of instant applause and the long-lasting impact of true connection. — Seth Copy Share Image
A story should, to please, at least seem true, Be apropos, well told, concise, and new: And whenso'er it deviates from these… — Benjamin Stillingfleet Copy Share Image
Sometimes I wish that applause would come just a bit later, when it is so beautifully hushed that I feel like holding… — Emanuel Ax Copy Share Image
The hunger for applause is the source for all conscious literature and heroism — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
I try to be good at it, whatever part I'm playing - even in my daily life or when the spotlight hits… — Dolly Parton Copy Share Image
When we are passionately in love with our Prince, we put Him above all else--not just in theory, but also practically, in… — Leslie Ludy Copy Share Image
Charity wins awards and applause, but joining the poor gets you killed. People do not get crucified for charity. People are crucified… — Shane Claiborne Copy Share Image
Applause that comes thundering with such force you might think the audience merely suffers the music as an excuse for its ovations. — Alfred Jarry Copy Share Image
Applause is the most powerful thing... people talk about the sound of it, but what I hear is glee. — C. C. H. Pounder Copy Share Image
I appeal to the contemptible speech made lately by Sir Robert Peel to an applauding House of Commons. 'Orders of merit,' said… — John Joseph Griffin Copy Share Image
That's basically what the drive is: "I want to be famous, I want to be noticed, and I want to be approved… — George Carlin Copy Share Image
I think some people who go into public life, if they go in needing the applause of thousands, they're never going to… — Doris Kearns Goodwin Copy Share Image
Well, I'm not one of those people who needs the limelight. If I'm performing, that's what I'm doing. If I'm not, I… — Patti Smith Copy Share Image
Take off your bedroom slippers. Put on your marching shoes,' he said, his voice rising as applause and cheers mounted. 'Shake it… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Cooking for people is an enormously significant expression of generosity and soulfulness, and entertaining is a way to be both generous and… — Ted Allen Copy Share Image
I received the most fantastic welcome to the Broadway Theatre community. I walked on stage to tremendous applause and a long standing… — Elaine Paige Copy Share Image
“A great piece of music make people to close their eyes but a great magic effect make their eyes wide open.” — Amit Kalantri Copy Share Image
You just said you were sorry." ... "I was only apologizing," he said stiffly, "for startling you. The applause was to compliment… — Meg Cabot Copy Share Image
