Respectable Quotes

269 quotes by 225 authors

History teaches us that, whatever we say, racists will always distort the words of mainstream politicians to make themselves sound more respectable. — David Blunkett
The toppling of idols - even respectable, admired, best-practice, fastest-growing idols - is always the road to liberation. — John Ortberg
In the bosom of her respectable family resided Camilla. — Fanny Burney
Greatness, in the last analysis, is largely bravery - courage in escaping from old ideas and old standards and respectable ways of doing things. — James Harvey Robinson
These gardens may be called the gardens of the respectable working classes. — Robert Fortune
If I go to Germany, I learn something in addition. The German television is very precise and respectable. One has never stress. In Italy it… — Michelle Hunziker
A discontented young fellow, filled with self pride; he certainly should have considered it an honor to be sent on so respectable an embassy as… — Zebulon Pike
Respectable means rich, and decent means poor. I should die if I heard my family called decent. — Thomas Mann
In the mass of mankind, I fear, there is too great a majority of fools and knaves; who, singly from their number, must to a… — Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield
Can policy be both wise and aggressively partisan? Ask any Republican worth his salt and the answer will be an unequivocal yes. Ask a Democrat… — Thomas Frank
Because of the generation in which I came into the world, there were expectations. Of course there were expectations. It was something having to do… — Anna Deavere Smith
Sometimes I ask myself if writing novels is even respectable. — Lorrie Moore
I bequest to gain a systematic approach in striving to obtain a respectable employment nomenclature, and have been in a top cream group of qualified… — Unknown Author
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not,… — William Ellery Channing
It is only poverty that makes celibacy contemptible. A single woman of good fortune is always respectable. — Jane Austen
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not… — William Ellery Channing
The best part? Probably being able to portray such a respectable, ethical, intelligent, strong woman. That's still pretty rare in our business, unfortunately. — Catherine Bell
We need staying in touch with our personal power always, to keep building and maintaining our self esteem and living a respectable life successfully. — Senoraroy
Jack Sparrow: No! Not good! Stop! Not good! What are you doing? You've burned all the food, the shade, the RUM! Elizabeth Swann: Yes, the… — Unknown Author
Pride either makes you respectable, or a jerk.. — Melchor Lim

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