Admired Quotes

401 quotes by 372 authors

A desire to be observed, considered, esteemed, praised, beloved, and admired by his fellows is one of the earliest as well as the keenest dispositions… — John Adams
He who goes unenvied shall not be admired. — Aeschylus
I can't say I ever loved my mother; I admired her. — Humphrey Bogart
My parents were opera singers and voice teachers, so growing up, I admired musicians and dancers. — Sandra Bullock
Helen Mirren is someone that I have really admired ever since I saw her in 'Excalibur.' That was the first thing I said to her.… — Nicolas Cage
I admired Marlon Brando as I grew up. I though he was one of the finest screen actors around. — Michael Caine
My favourite president, and the one I admired most, was Harry Truman. — Jimmy Carter
Growing up in Cleveland, I learned about singing from my mother, who had once sung professionally and who admired Mahalia Jackson and Aretha Franklin. — Tracy Chapman
I've always been intrigued by the Senate, and admired many of the people who have served there. — Hillary Clinton
The worst tragedy for a poet is to be admired through being misunderstood. — Jean Cocteau
As a young man, Yeats spoke to me in a way I could understand. Shakespeare I couldn't understand, but Yeats I could. It was his… — Leonard Cohen
I have always admired the work of Phil Farmer and was glad for the chance to work with him. Readers today may be too young… — Piers Anthony
Quite often I have been faced with people who were praised and admired for their talents and their achievements... According to prevailing attitudes, these people-the… — Alice Miller
He had not a cent in his pocket, but he had faith. He had decided, the night before, that he would be as much an… — Paulo Coelho
In testimony of their Respect For The Patriot of incorruptible Integrity, The Soldier of approved Valour The Statesman of consummate Wisdom; Whose Talents and Virtues… — Alexander Hamilton
I write from my knowledge not my lack, from my strength not my weakness. I am not interested if anyone knows whether or not I… — Lucille Clifton
Well, Page, I do wish the Devil had old Cooke, for I am sure I never was so tired of an old dull scoundrel in… — Thomas Jefferson
I never felt that there was anything enviable in youth. I cannot recall that any of us, as youths, admired our condition to excess or… — Bernard Berenson
I always admired atheists. I think it takes a lot of faith. — Andrew Schneider
You can be loved by your family, your mate, and your friends yet not love yourself. You can be admired by your associates yet regard… — Nathaniel Branden

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