“I've never understood the appeal of fur nor how it became such a status symbol. "Look at me and my financial ability… — Crystal Cestari Copy Share Image
No society can function as a society, unless it gives the individual member social status and function, and unless the decisive social… — Peter Drucker Copy Share Image
For daughters of the new American billionaires of the 19th century, it was the ultimate deal: marriage to a cash-strapped British Aristocrat… — Daisy Goodwin Copy Share Image
The best way to rise in society is to use all possible means of persuading people that one has already risen in… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
“Well, let me tell you something, darling: money, elite social status and the power they confer are every bit as wonderful as… — Elizabeth Kelly Copy Share Image
We care deeply, deeply about our social status and signals, and will do just about anything for them. And humans will make… — Zeynep Tufekci Copy Share Image
“I care about your: mind, words, heart, actions, attitude and effort. I don’t care about your: age, appearance, salary, weight or social… — Brittany Burgunder Copy Share Image
Consumers still buy products whose advertising promises them value for money, beauty, nutrition, relief from suffering, social status and so on. — David Ogilvy Copy Share Image
“It is the socially determined norms and traditions of gender roles, which must be challenged, and challenged with vigor. In nearly all… — Bryant McGill Copy Share Image
I had friends who were jocks or whatever... Then, around 12 or 13, kids get cliquish and cruel, and that disgusted me.… — James Murphy Copy Share Image
We believe we will be made whole by our accomplishments, our possessions, or our social status. It's written in the fabric of… — Donald Miller Copy Share Image
“My social status leaps after decades of disqualification on grounds of radiation. The doorbell rings and there stands Vanessa Redgrave. 'Marcie,' she… — Morrissey Copy Share Image
Even the lowest of the Hindus, the Pariah, has less of the brute in him than a Briton in a similar social… — Swami Vivekananda Copy Share Image
It wasn't shared social status or ethnicity that brought Jesus' followers together either, nor was it total agreement on exactly who this… — Rachel Held Evans Copy Share Image
Everyone wants to be happy; happiness is a right. And while on a secondary level differences exist of nationality, faith, family background,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We don't live in a shared reality, we each live in a reality of our own, and causing upset is often the… — Frankie Boyle Copy Share Image
“...this is the first time in the history of humankind where we are trying to experience sexuality in the long term, not… — Esther Perel Copy Share Image
“It is a mistake to think of the expatriate as someone who abdicates, who withdraws and humbles himself, resigned to his miseries,… — Emil Cioran Copy Share Image
“The rule of law does not guarantee economic security, social status, or even minimal happiness to anyone. Thus it should not be… — Noel B. Reynolds Copy Share Image
We ... tend to evaluate others on the basis of physical, outward appearance: their "good looks," their social status, their family pedigrees,… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
“The addict is re-traumatized over and over again by ostracism, harassment, dire poverty, the spread of disease, the frantic hunt for a… — Gabor Maté Copy Share Image
“I Am Just Me I am just me, that's all I want to be. If I don't meet your expectations, I'm sorry.… — Ray Price BIlly Copy Share Image
“The most common ego identifications have to do with possessions, the work you do, social status and recognition, knowledge and education, physical… — Eckhart Tolle Copy Share Image
“You might think lunchtime at Willing would be different from other high schools. That everyone would be welcome at any table, united… — Melissa Jensen Copy Share Image
“But isn't it likely that everyone in this world...has killed someone or other on their way to the top?...All I wanted was… — Aravind Adiga Copy Share Image
Hackerspaces are the digital-age equivalent of English Enlightenment coffee houses. They are places open to all, indifferent to social status, and where… — Heather Brooke Copy Share Image
“Avoid those who seek friends in order to maintain a certain social status or to open doors they would not otherwise be… — Paulo Coelho Copy Share Image
There is a universal respect and even admiration for those who are humble and simple by nature, and who have absolute confidence… — Nelson Mandela Copy Share Image
There is only ONE line into heaven, God doesn't care about your denomination, skin color or social status. God only cares about… — Nishan Panwar Copy Share Image
“Perhaps having lots of money led to better healthcare and social status, which then helped your genes to maximize their central goal,… — LazyProgrammer Copy Share Image
Two hundred years ago, before the advent of capitalism, a man's social status was fixed from the beginning to the end of… — Ludwig von Mises Copy Share Image
SEAL training was a great equalizer. Nothing mattered but your will to succeed. Not your color, not your ethnic background, not your… — William H. McRaven Copy Share Image
Your attitude to life is far more important in determining your happiness than your money, appearance, social status or talent. — Stephanie Dowrick Copy Share Image
Celebrity is this thing that's unattainable. This unattainable lifestyle. This unattainable social status. But there's nothing more commonplace than dying from hot… — Sean Evans Copy Share Image
Aaron Sorkin was completely unable to understand the actual psychology of Mark or of Facebook. He can't conceive of a world where… — Marc Andreessen Copy Share Image
“The ego is constantly comparing itself to others. It has us measuring our self-worth against the looks, wealth, and social status of… — Dan Harris Copy Share Image
I am not arguing that women ought to 'settle.' I am arguing that we can now expect more of a mate than… — Stephanie Coontz Copy Share Image
“A brick could be used to enhance your social status. Just affix it to the hood of your car, like a Mercedes… — Jarod Kintz Copy Share Image
“Japan is the first nation in the world to accord 'comic books'--originally a 'humorous' form of entertainment mainly for young people--nearly the… — frederik l. schodt Copy Share Image
“The elegance of etiquette is a timeless expression of class which transcends social status, demographics, educational level, and ethnicity. Good manners say… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
