Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes

In men of the highest character and noblest genius there is to be found an insatiable desire for honor, command, power, and glory.

I just want to be rich and famous.

It's always good to walk in a room and know everybody kind of looks up to you because I guess I've earned it.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Presidential aspirants reach for the highest office to satisfy some yearning for greatness or even immortality.

A seat in the council is honor without profit.

Quest for popularity is probably a disqualification for greatness.

Obviously, having your peers' respect is everything. I learned that a long time ago: that some people see you one way, some people see you another way, but having your peers' respect is what's really important.

I wanted to go somewhere I could be an important player. Be the player the whole city looks up to.

I always want more glory. Always.

I am humbled to be selected as a TiE Star recipient and to be included among such an esteemed group of true innovators and intrepid entrepreneurs.

I want to build to that mogul, legendary level.

The office of the Vice-President is a greater honor than I ever dreamed of attaining.

Performance leads to recognition. Recognition brings respect. Respect enhances power. Humility and grace in one's moments of power enhances dignity of an organisation.

People go into politics because they want the affirmation, and they want the applause.

Fame is like the dessert that comes with your achievements - it's not an achievement in itself, but sometimes it can overpower the work.

I can safely say that no one who has ever won an Oscar didn't want to win an Oscar.

Respected, I almost want to be revered, that's what I'm chasing.

I am the wealthiest man, not just in Europe, but in the whole world. I collect emotions. I am wealthy in that the people of Russia have twice entrusted me with the leadership of a great nation such as Russia - I believe that is my greatest wealth.

Entertainer of the Year, to me, there's never been any question that that's one on my bucket list that I want. I'm not going to sit here and lie to you. If there's one that I ever could get - I would trade all the rest of them in for that one.

If you want respect, you earn it in politics. You don't get it because you are some form of bloody emperor in a toga.

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers.

When I was growing up, I thought I'd be a lot happier if I was famous and successful and if I had money.

I thought maybe I would become a god, or a goddess, or a president or a Nobel Prize winner.

I have walked majestically with kings and queens and presidents and other heads of states.