Honored Quotes · Page 23

I shall be honored to go to jail. Under a dictatorship, the detention cell is a place of honor.

— Miriam Defensor Santiago

I appreciate all of the attention I get in my career. I am a loner and live a rather secluded life so…

— Anonymous

I feel privileged and honored to have flown. It's been a tremendous ride, looking back on the legacy and accomplishments, like the…

— Alan G. Poindexter

We knew from the beginning the level of commitment needed. We felt honored to work with Stanley Kubrick. We were going to…

— Tom Cruise

I have such a profound respect for what they do day in and day out. This USO tour is especially meaningful because…

— Karl Malone

My monetary studies have led me to the conclusion that central banks could profitably be replaced by computers geared to provide a…

— Milton Friedman

Seldom or never is a poor man honored by the world; however worthy of honor he may be, he is apt rather…

— Teresa of Avila

I want to praise activists through the years. I praise those of the past as well, to have them honored.

— Studs Terkel

For people to want my jersey, I'm honored and blessed.

— Derrick Henry

I am an adamant feminist. It never occurred to me to take my husband's name when we married. I am a supporter…

— Ayelet Waldman

I felt very honored, and I knew that people would be watching very closely, and I felt it was very, very important…

— Sally Ride

I am so grateful and honored to be nominated. Working on Grey's Anatomy for the past few seasons has been a blessing…

— Loretta Devine

As a Mark brand ambassador, I became extremely cognizant of the devastating statistics about dating abuse and partner violence via the mPowerment…

— Ashley Greene

I am honored that they would include me in the Cabinet as a member and contributor.

— Darius Rucker

I am honored to have this role [of the moderator], but this evening belongs to the candidates and, just as important, to…

— Lester Holt

Why should I be honored? Don't I have enough attention, comfort and power already?

— William Nicholson

I'm just honored to be in a band with Derek. He's incredible.

— Susan Tedeschi

Christopher Columbus, as everyone knows, is honored by posterity because he was the last to discover America.

— James Joyce

I feel that I deserve to hear just some words to justify the actions of an organization that I have honored and…

— Mookie Wilson

The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives. We will never forget…

— Ronald Reagan

I am so honored to be the vessel into which you pour this story of pain and strength.

— Anonymous

All beauties are to be honored, but only one embraced.

— George Santayana

It is a time-honored adage that love begats love...cast your bread upon the waters and ye shall receive it after many days,…

— Joseph Smith, Jr

I got into medical school at the University of California in San Francisco and did well. A lot of smart kids in…

— Richard Carmona

I was asked to sing with Mavis Staples on a gospel compilation called 'Oh Happy Day.' And, you know, other than being…

— Patty Griffin