Kenneth L. Pike Quotes

I'd rather be respected than loved.

Having the respect of your peers means the world to me.

A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughts of other men by reason of respect or natural love.

My vanity was flattered by having been mistaken for our revered sovereign. I ordered a banquet to be got ready for the following evening, under the trees before my house, and invited the whole town.

Even a poor man can receive honors.

I learned early that class is universally admired.

There is dignity in being a celebrity. Let us not lose that dignity.

When you're respected by your peers, that's amazing.

What is important is that I am respected both on and off the field by cricketers and fans.

Titles of honor are like the impressions on coins, which add no value to gold or silver, but only render brass current.

I'm in a great position now where I've got recognition. I'm not recognized too much. I think I'm recognized enough by the industry.

Respect... is appreciation of the separateness of the other person, of the ways in which he or she is unique.

Self-respect, the value of 'face,' is universal but is most pronounced in China, then in Japan where the Confucian ethic is most influential.

It is so important to get respect for what you do and at the same time give it.

It is great happiness to be praised of them who are most praiseworthy.

I would rather have a nod from an American, than a snuff-box from an emperor.

Honor wears different coats to different eyes.

What every genuine philosopher (every genuine man, in fact) craves most is praise although the philosophers generally call it recognition!

I love being famous. It validates that I have something to say.

The shades of respectability begin to close about the greying head.

Having these colossal accolades and titles, they get in the way.

A good name is rather to be chosen than riches.

I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.

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.

I think around the league, I'm getting more respect. And that's great.