William Shatner Quotes

Everything I do, I have a certain amount of pride for.

I've definitely done something that's made my mum and dad forever proud.

You cannot have a proud and chivalrous spirit if your conduct is mean and paltry; for whatever a man's actions are, such must be his spirit.

You have to defend your honor. And your family.

Real nobility is based on scorn, courage, and profound indifference.

Maintaining my dignity is so important for me.

I think I've earned a certain level of respect, based on my accomplishments and my consistency.

Anyone can be heroic from time to time, but a gentleman is something you have to be all the time.

Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won't taste good.

When I severe my connections with the A.I.A. I do so with my own self respect, as a matter of pride and I am sure within your knowledge of my character.

I was raised right. I dig who I am.

I stand fearlessly for small dogs, the American Flag, motherhood and the Bible. That's why people love me.

I would rather have honesty and character than prestige and wealth. I can walk and ride the streets of this city, hold my head up, and look all men in the face.

Mexicans, I die with honour, and not as a traitor. That stain I will not bequeath to my children and their posterity; I am not a traitor, no.

John McCain is simply a man of considerable character, poor guy. He is utterly bereft of cultural cachet.

Two gold medals and two silver, I don't think is that bad... I think I still did a pretty good job.

Like I always say, the man makes the title; the title doesn't make the man.

I wanted to be a hero, then I wanted to be an actor. But always I wanted to be respected as a good human being.

I'm not going to sidestep anybody, I'm not going to back down from anybody at any weight, and most importantly, I'm not going to pick on a guy who is weaker.

I have no regrets about doing 'Strictly.' This is the biggest achievement of my life.

I always felt the true test of a man's character is how he treats people he can't use.

Honor bespeaks worth Confidence begets trust.

Honor has not to be won; it must only not be lost.

You know, at the end of the day, the only thing you have is trust and honor in this world. That's all you have. All you have is your reputation built on trust and your personal honor. When you don't have that anymore, well, you know, there you go. Trust was broken.

I did as well as I knew how and have nothing to be ashamed of.