Accepting Quote by Pope Francis

I had the habit of not accepting prizes or honors, but always, not out of humility, but because I don't like them.

— Pope Francis

Maybe it's a little crazy, but it's good to have it, but I just don't like [prizes or honors].

— Pope Francis

I used to think that prizes were damaging and divisive, until I got one, and now they seem sort of meaningful and important.

— Bill Nighy

I don't value prizes of any sort.

— David Hockney

I used to think that prizes were damaging and divisive, until I got one. And now they seem sort of meaningful and real.

— Bill Nighy

I hate being taken for granted. I don't do favours looking for reward; that's not my style. I like to help people and make…

— Anonymous

Lots of people have objections to prizes of all types, and it would be extraordinary if everybody agreed on anything that's worthwhile - they…

— Kate Mosse

I don't like honors. ... I've already got the prize: the prize is the pleasure of finding the thing out, the kick in the…

— Richard P. Feynman

I'm not interested in awards. I never have been. I don't think they are important. Don't get me wrong, if somebody gives me a…

— John Hurt

I have never clamored for an award and have quietly done my work over the years and have been as selective as possible.

— Deepti Naval

Do not seek prizes that aren't worth getting.

— Caterina Fake

I find awards frivolous. When I began my career, I was told that I deserved an award for a certain performance, but then I…

— Emraan Hashmi