Agesilaus II Quotes

The worth of a prize depends on the people who have received it before you.

A good name is rather to be chosen than riches.

For titles do not reflect honor on men, but rather men on their titles.

To get a name can happen but to few; it is one of the few things that cannot be brought. It is the free gift of mankind, which must be deserved before it will be granted, and is at last unwillingly bestowed.

Titles and honor and salutes it is in the power of the supreme authority in many countries to bestow, and it is from no vain or childish instinct that the world in all ages has attached value to these emblems or rewards.

It is not the places which grace men, but men the places.

To be honest, prestige is probably the last thing I focus on.

It would be nice if we could all agree to this proposition: popularity is not the same as achievement.

All I want are titles and nothing less.

Dignity of position adds to dignity of character, as well as to dignity of carriage. Give us a proud position, and we are impelled to act up to it.

Honor is infinitely more valuable than positions of honor.

Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards.

Nobility is a graceful ornament to the civil order.

You are honored by your friends … distinguished by your enemies. I have been very distinguished.

Titles were symbols, just as impressive buildings were symbols, except that titles, unlike buildings, cost nothing.

I have made you a count and a duke, but I could not make you a gentleman.

It's rare that anybody gets in the Hall of Fame, and to be nominated is good enough for me.

Reputation is the cornerstone of power. Through reputation alone you can intimidate and win; once it slips, however, you are vulnerable, and will be attacked on all sides. Make your reputation unassailable.

I learned early that class is universally admired.

For me, an aspiration is to be respected by my peers, people in the industry.

The tag of a 'National Award winner' earned me a lot of respect from a lot of people. I like that in a way.

I am already in a couple Hall of Fames, like the Michigan Hall of Fame and the Dan Gable Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, so my accolades speak for themselves. Let's just say I'm not losing any sleep over any Hall of Fame induction.

Most of our customers want something glamorous. They want to be looked at, but not for the wrong reasons.

I had to look powerful in 'Paruthi Veeran.'

It's an honor to be at the biggest club in the world.