“Excessive praise arises from the same bigotry matrix as excessive criticism.” — Stefan Molyneux Copy Share Image
[To the patronizing train conductor who had twice said, 'Auntie, give me your ticket':] Which of my sister's sons are you? — Mary McLeod Bethune Copy Share Image
“It was my tutor who dissuaded me from patronizing Green or Blue at the races, or Light or Heavy in the ring;” — Marcus Aurelius Copy Share Image
“He has that air, the patronizing one a lot of men have, as if she is a bit of a fool. Not… — Cass Green Copy Share Image
Look, I think if you talk down to a kid or aim specifically at a kid, most kids aren't gonna like it,… — Brad Bird Copy Share Image
Californians don't have that marvelous British cynicism, but then the British can be so patronizing at times. — Alex Kingston Copy Share Image
“He has that air, the patronizing one a lot of men have, as if she is a bit of a fool. Not… — Cass Green Copy Share Image
Ordinary' is a word I loathe. It has a patronizing air. I have come across ordinary people who have done extraordinary things. — Studs Terkel Copy Share Image
Zoology, eh? That's a big word, isn't it." "No, actually it isn't," said Tiffany. "Patronizing is a big word. Zoology is really… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
When someone like Kurt Cobain or Jack White comes out, they didn't go, "He sounds just like Muddy Waters," did they? They… — Shingai Shoniwa Copy Share Image
The countries the most famous and the most respected of antiquity are those which distinguished themselves by promoting and patronizing science, and… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
There were dreams once upon a time, dreams now all but forgotten. On sad days I dust them off and fondle them… — Glen Cook Copy Share Image
People are patronizing the theatres with renewed enthusiasm - there is an entire picnic-like attitude when families go out to see movies,… — Salman Khan Copy Share Image
Psychology is as important as substance. If you treat people with respect, they will go out of their way to accommodate you.… — Mohamed ElBaradei Copy Share Image
About California... "I thought it was an appalling place. Then I went through a period of being amused by it. Now it's… — Alex Kingston Copy Share Image
He has such a patronizing tone and manner, and such a sarcastic sense of humor. I found him rather brutal, a kind… — Jeremy Northam Copy Share Image
In an article on Bunyan lately published in the "Contemporary Review" - the only article on the subject worth reading on the… — George Bernard Shaw Copy Share Image
It is not a question of patronizing philanthropy towards disabled people. They do not need the patronage of the non-disabled. It is… — Nelson Mandela Copy Share Image
“But my point, Mattie—if I have a point, Mattie—is this: kind of try to live up to the best that’s in you.… — JD Salinger Copy Share Image
“You haven’t met someone. Not a real, good someone anyway. Unless . . . Did you really hook up with Kelsey in… — Maisey Yates Copy Share Image
“You know, I think some people fear that if they like the wrong kind of book, it will reflect poorly on them.… — Elizabeth Gilbert Copy Share Image
A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher.… — C. S. Lewis Copy Share Image
What I bring to the interview is respect. The person recognizes that you respect them because you're listening. Because you're listening, they… — Studs Terkel Copy Share Image
I tend not to attempt to describe pain. I don't feel I can comprehend or re-create the personal suffering of others, so… — Elizabeth Wein Copy Share Image
I think one of the greatest losses to humanity was the domination of women. I think every religious system has found ways… — William P. Young Copy Share Image
“He wouldn't tell me that I always have two options— You can choose how you feel or you you can let your… — Catherine Lacey Copy Share Image
I like being a patron of things, I like patronizing things. And if it's not going to be people, I'll patronize a… — Terry Gilliam Copy Share Image
“Mab: You know, Bill, you should see an optometrist about that rolling-eye problem. Makes you look rude and patronizing.” — Jennifer Cruise -Wild Ride Copy Share Image
I'm trying to encourage more women to be themselves, rather than what men want them to be. I don't believe in patronizing… — Wendy O. Williams Copy Share Image
But if you constantly insist only on your own interpretation, it isn't long before it seems patronizing. — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
To single out a particular group and say we can't make a joke about them is almost a form of prejudice and… — Sacha Baron Cohen Copy Share Image
I think my journalism is for readers who are smart and know that most people are lying to them, or being patronizing... — David Weigel Copy Share Image
“Thanks for putting that in terms I can easily grasp,’ said Malcolm, without showing the patronizing bitch the slightest sign of irony.” — Edward St. Aubyn Copy Share Image
Being a gal, people can be a bit patronizing. 'Oh, look at you using the computer.' They would never say that to… — FKA twigs Copy Share Image
No one can write decently who is distrustful of the reader's intelligence or whose attitude is patronizing. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“…have you always been a jackass or is that something you’ve just recently acquired at the ‘I Want to be a Junior… — Ray Palla Copy Share Image
“Nothing patronizing, nothing sexist--just a slightly outdated politeness, and the general regard it might suggest.” — Nickolas Butler Copy Share Image