Gordon Bethune Quotes

Politicians respect a lot of things, but nothing so much as success.

How success changes the opinion of men!

He who goes unenvied shall not be admired.

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 don't consider myself an A-list celebrity or a big dog, but every time I meet somebody, even rappers who've been in the game for years... they're like, 'Man, I'm trying to get on your level.'

Never underestimate the power of being popular in pop culture. You have to be able to do something. You can have a good seat at the restaurant, but you still have to pay for the meal. Fame is important, but to be rich is more important.

Fame is more powerful than talent.

I think I am very proud of being associated with quality things. So if I were massively famous for doing massively beloved things, yeah, that sounds great.

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

I have an impact and people look up to me now. It's more than the money.

Winning all these trophies and having all this success gives you a voice.

When you have haters, you're doing something right.

Success is not two cars or a swimming pool. It's the approval of your peers.

The thing that frustrated me is that some people think success is all measured by money.

I just want to be rich and famous.

And I don't think that success can be measured by how many TV shows you're on.

I think it's way harder when you have success, 'cause people tend to not treat you the same or look at you the same because they see the success or the money you make.

The influential man is the successful man, whether he be rich or poor.

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.

I just want to say what a tremendous honor it is to be on a show like 'The Newsroom.' I've always dreamed of being on something this important and being on a show that really resonates with a lot of very, very intelligent people in the world, and I've gained such a loyal fan base.

I just want the money and the fame and the adoration, and I don't want any of the other stuff.

How much better a thing it is to be envied than to be pitied.

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

You can have your titular recognition. I'll take money and power.

It's not the money. It's not the fame. It's the influence.