“Cynics are, in the end, only idealists with awkwardly high standards.” — Alain de Botton Copy Share Image
I have high standards because Country Music has tought how a man should treat a lady. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I set myself high standards, and when I drop below them, I'm not happy about it. — Andrew Robertson Copy Share Image
Let's not be afraid to speak the common sense truth: you can't have high standards without good discipline. — William Hague Copy Share Image
Have you set high standards in the past that make it clear what level of performance you demand? — Tom Peters Copy Share Image
I think that, because I set such high standards for myself in my first season, it became an issue of me keeping… — Scott Sinclair Copy Share Image
The kind of young woman who can be a terrific torchbearer has high standards all the time, not just in her prom… — Margaret D. Nadauld Copy Share Image
I rather be considered 'difficult' with high standards, than be considered 'easy' with low standards... — Quenecia Dean (Queen Copy Share Image
Good parts just don't fall off trees. I try to be very careful about what sort of projects I attack. There's an… — David Jason Copy Share Image
As Governor of Texas, I have set high standards for our public schools, and I have met those standards. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Never apologize for showing your high standards. The people who are tending to stay will rise up to meet them. — Chee Vai Tang Copy Share Image
“Seducing Jordana was solid – she's got such high standards – but when I finally got the snogs in it was all… — Joe Dunthorne Copy Share Image
On a professional side, you've got a tough problem to fix, Geoff Miller's going to do it, and he's always going to… — Jack Keane Copy Share Image
You can have calmness of mind at all times by the practice of yoga. You can have restful sleep. You can have… — Sivananda Copy Share Image
Our audience holds us to an incredibly high standard of continuity and emotional authenticity. We don't toy with that, but oftentimes we… — Jeff Pinkner Copy Share Image
But theres a huge blessing that comes from being a part of a show like The Cosby Show that sets such a… — Malcolm-Jamal Warner Copy Share Image
“Obsessional people tend to be careful, do not take undue risks, check what they are doing and set themselves high standards. The… — Dr Stefan Cembrowicz Copy Share Image
We do all, myself included, we tend to hold ourselves to pretty low standards. But when it comes to judging public figures… — Moby Copy Share Image
Surrogate fathers and other male figures stepped in to give guidance after my dad died. Businessmen taught me to honor my commitments;… — Zig Ziglar Copy Share Image
“He has to pay people who have a sense of humor. Since he’s lacking one,” I added, when Ethan didn’t laugh. “I… — Chloe Neill Copy Share Image
“Always,’ said Evie and Max together. Points for harmony. In truth, in the six years she’d known him, Max had barely mentioned… — Mira Lyn Kelly Copy Share Image
“From the pleasure podium of Ali Qapu, beyond the enhanced enclosure, the city spread itself towards the horizon. Ugly buildings are prohibited… — Christopher Kremmer Copy Share Image
Go a head punch me in the face girl! I'm not going to care! I know you've been wanting to for the… — Lily Copy Share Image
“While it is popular to ask, "What would Jesus do?" the better question was always "What is Jesus doing?" The first question… — M. Craig Barnes Copy Share Image
The master-economist must possess a rare combination of gifts. He must reach a high standard in several different directions and must combine… — John Maynard Keynes Copy Share Image
“At a high level, we look for people who think independently, argue open-mindedly and assertively, and above all else value the intense… — Ray Dalio Copy Share Image
I believe it has changed so much because of the impact you can have from that position. You are so involved in… — Eric Berry Copy Share Image
People can live up to high standards, but they can't live up to perfection. — Temple Grandin Copy Share Image
The challenge itself is to exceed certain high standards you've set for yourself. — Dimple Kapadia Copy Share Image
Cynics are - beneath it all - only idealists with awkwardly high standards. — Alain de Botton Copy Share Image
