Excellence Quote by Yousuf Karsh Download Open image “If there is a single quality that is shared by all great men, it is vanity.” — Yousuf Karsh ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Excellence Great Great men Men Pride Quality Shared Single Vanity
If there is a single quality that is shared by all great men, it is vanity. But I mean by vanity only that they… — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
For it is a matter of daily observation that people take the greatest pleasure in that which satisfies their vanity; and vanity cannot be… — Arthur Schopenhauer Copy Share Image
All is vanity, and discovering it - the greatest vanity. — Pearl Mary Teresa Craigie Copy Share Image
Humility counts for much, but it may be that vanity does not dispossess that admirable quality. — Walter J. Phillips Copy Share Image
It is this quality, the power of seeing order in apparent confusion, that has marked the work of all great men. — John Chadwick Copy Share Image
Men do not take to vanity, because they are taught at an early age that it is wrong to be vain. — Michelle Pfeiffer Copy Share Image
Right now I'm the greatest. I don't say this through vanity. It's just that the rest are so bad. — Salvador Dali Copy Share Image
It is curious how vanity helps the successful man and wrecks the failure. — Oscar Wilde Copy Share Image
My personal interest in ordinary people is unlimited, but I am fascinated by the challenge of portraying true greatness adequately with my camera. — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
Within every man and woman a secret is hidden, and as a photographer it is my task to reveal it if I can. — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
My chief joy is to photograph the great in heart, in mind, and in spirit, whether they be famous or humble. — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
It should be the aim of every photographer to make a single exposure that shows everything about the subject. I have been told that… — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
I've also seen that great men are often lonely. This is understandable, because they have built such high standards for themselves that they often… — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
The trouble with photographing beautiful women is that you never get into the dark room until after they've gone. — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera. — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
I have found that great people do have in common. . .an immense belief in themselves and in their mission. They also have gerat… — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
I try to photograph people's spirits and thoughts. As to the soul-taking by the photographer, I don't feel I take away, but rather that… — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
If it's a likeness, alone, it's not a success. If, through my portraits, you can come to know the subjects more meaningfully, if it… — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
The pursuit of perfection is frustrating and a waste of time, because nothing is ever perfect. The pursuit of excellence is commendable and worthwhile.… — Alan Kulwicki Copy Share Image
“But young men have not only this frivolous ambition of being thought masters of execution, inciting them on the one hand, but also their… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Many humanists have argued that happiness involves a combination of hedonism and creative moral development; that an exuberant life fuses excellence and enjoyment, meaning… — Paul Kurtz Copy Share Image
Our civilization, bequeathed to us by fierce adventurers, eaters of meat and hunters, is so full of hurry and combat, so busy about many… — James Joyce Copy Share Image
“In your goals to go the extra mile, prepare to pay an extra cost. Excellence is to be exceptional, surpassing, more competent and a… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
We want to promote the great quality of athletics - and maintain it's integrity - all over the world. — Alberto Juantorena Copy Share Image
“Anytime I see a rainbow, what comes into my mind is how skillful and talented someone was to create an ark that didn't leak… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
If you are the master be sometimes blind, if you are the servant be sometimes deaf. — R. Buckminster Fuller Copy Share Image
