Buddy Rice Quotes

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

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.

I mean, there was a portion, of course, that I think, when I look back now, that there was a portion of what attracted me must have been the awe of him being a powerful man in this environment, not to take away from who he is as a real person.

I'd rather be respected than loved.

I don't want to be liked. I want to be respected.

I'm just so grateful and astonished that I'm still respected and listened to.

To afford the President the greatest deference and respect should be a gratification to any citizen.

It is important to gain respect rather than sympathy.

As always, whenever I'm contacted by the White House, I'm just humbled.

I want to be revered. I want to be an elder; I want to be an elderess.

The King of Spain displayed his esteem for me in a manner that I confess flattered me pleasantly when, after the death of Don Luis de Haro, he stated publicly in front of all the foreign ambassadors that he wanted to follow my example in not having a prime minister any longer.

Chairman Hensarling is a good man who cares about America, and I respect him to the highest degree.

I was overwhelmed meeting him. I didn't know what to say, I didn't know whether to call him 'Coach Russell,' 'Bill,' or 'Mr. Russell.'

Words can't express how humbled I am in being given the privilege to portray Gunnery Sergeant Basilone!

We should keep silent about those in power; to speak well of them almost implies flattery; to speak ill of them while they are alive is dangerous, and when they are dead is cowardly.

There can be no prestige without mystery, for familiarity breeds contempt.

There is reverence that we owe to everything in human shape.

LET us honour the King by cherishing respectful Sentiments concerning him; speaking of him with Affection, with Esteem and Reverence; and by promoting a like Spirit and Conduct in others.

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

I always thought I should be treated like a star.

I respect my father as a father, but I also respect him as an honorable chairman.

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.

Respect and fear are two different things.

I'd rather be called King than other things I've been called.

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