William Arthur Ward Quotes

My only real advice to Oscar nominees is, 'If you haven't actually seen a competitor's film, don't fib and say you have and blow smoke up their wahooziewhatsits.' Always best to be frank and tell them the truth.

Men naturally despise those who court them, but respect those who do not give way to them.

True praise comes often even to the lowly; false praise only to the strong.

Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. In your desire to please or impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the opposite - inspire fear and insecurity.

The people that I admire have a wonderful balance of self-belief and humility.

Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

I want people to think of me as a nice person. I really am so blessed. All of this has been a great experience and I thank the American public so much for putting me in this position. I appreciate every second of it.

I can't stand girls who laugh at everything I say like I'm the funniest guy in the world. I like girls who tell it like it is, no kissing up to me because I'm on TV.

I admire President Obama's class and measure.

Moral authority is never retained by any attempt to hold on to it. It comes without seeking and is retained without effort.

Sir, I am no sycophant or worshipper of power anywhere.

I never think if I do an impression of someone, I'm never making fun of them.

Persons in high situations must particularly guard themselves against selfishness and vanity. An individual in a high and important situation will easily see a great many persons eager to please the first, and to flatter and encourage the last.

I am humble enough to understand there are many people who know much more than I do on many subjects, so I listen to them. Integrity is also critical to leadership, so I believe there must always be alignment between what you think, say, and do.

There's so much more to being a 'top guy' than what you see on screen that I really learned.

Let me be clear: Despite his flaws, I respect Andy Reid as a coach and as a person.

Never, ever command respect. Always earn it. A leader steps into the arena, and a great leader should never ask anyone to do anything that they haven't done or they haven't experienced.

I have a lot of respect for people, and I feel they are far more sensible and responsible than to ape or imitate somebody.

Women deeply want men who are competent and powerful. And I don't mean power in that they can exert tyrannical control over others. That's not power. That's just corruption.

The thing is, Steve's a great role model, and he won't sit there and tell you that.

My father is one of the few men I've known who has genuine humility, and it lends him a natural dignity. He has absolutely no ego drive, and so he is one of the most beloved men in this part of the state.

They love him, gentlemen, and they respect him, not only for himself, but for his character, for his integrity and judgment and iron will; but they love him most for the enemies he has made.

One cannot underestimate how widely admired Tom Daschle is in Washington for his integrity.

Respect was earned, not demanded, but dignity was taught by example.

People respect you because they feel you've survived hard times and endured, and although you've become famous, you haven't become phony.