Clarice Lispector Quotes

A person places themselves on a level with the ones they praise.

A pig resembles a saint in that he is more honored after death than during his lifetime.

It's always flattering when somebody you really respect and like wants you to be involved in their project - let alone writes a part with your voice in mind.

Since we have to speak well of the dead, let's knock them while they're alive.

There is no praise to bear the sort that you put in your pocket.

Having the critics praise you is like having the hangman say you've got a pretty neck.

Scientists are not movie stars or politicians who will feel insulted if they are not showered with accolades. Scientists are not interested in accolades.

I'm shocked at being recognized.

Expect not praise without envy until you are dead.

A wise person would never be eager to ask for acknowledgment of his or her contribution.

It has always been found, that the virtuous are far from being indifferent to praise.

Sometime you need to give credit to the opposition.

When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.

I'm a sucker for a compliment.

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.

Whatever good things people say of us, they tell us nothing new.

We all want to be praised, right?

It's always flattering when you get compliments, but it's more of a measure of who you are at the time than anything else.

This is why it's hard to talk about winning awards. You can't do it without sounding like a tool.

We all love to be admired and given compliments, but I don't really keep track.

Very appreciative that people think highly of me.

The best way to tell an actor he's going to be working more and much harder is to appeal to his ego.

Bernard King said something great about me? Wow, he's one of the best. I'm definitely honored and very thankful.

He will be loved when dead, who was envied when he was living.

Most of the people don't get their just due until they ain't here no more.