Amelie Nothomb Quotes

The noblest spirit is most strongly attracted by the love of glory.

I wanted to be that guy they talk about. I want to be the guy that shine. I want to be that No. 1 guy.

I wanted to be successful, not famous.

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.

I hope I can make Pakistan proud by bringing home an Oscar.

I grew up hoping that my father might win a Nobel Prize.

I have never thought of winning an Oscar. Rather, I never thought I would get the Padma Shri. I think God has been kind to me. I think getting Oscar award is not too far away.

My heart's desire is to be recognised in Nigeria.

Greatness is so often a courteous synonym for great success.

I've always strived to be successful, not famous.

I've been blessed with a lot of talent, and if I just continue to work hard, then I think my name will be up there with some of the best.

You want to be a part of the big card. You want to be part of history.

I am hungry for titles.

I grew up saying, 'I want to be famous,' but that was just the words that you used. As I got older, I understood that what I really meant was, 'I want to be successful.'

I always want more glory. Always.

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

It's not the part of being a celebrity that's so attractive to me. It's being recognized for your accomplishments and what you've done... becoming closer to what you want to achieve in life.

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

Everybody wants to be great at something.

Even as a kid, I never wanted to be famous; I wanted to be good.

Everyone says, 'It's just an honor to be nominated,' but that's so not true. You want to win.

There are many mediocre entertainers who don't aspire to much more than fame and glory. It's very easy to have them as your role models because there aren't as many greats. Go back, discover the greats, and take it from there.

I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.

I do not care for the money, just for the glory.

Would I like to be the lead girl? Who wouldn't?