Ben Shahn Quotes

It's always great to add to your legacy.

People seldom become famous for what they say until after they are famous for what they've done.

After the smoke clears, I think people will say, 'You know what? That Shaun Alexander, he did all right when he was here. I think there will be more smiles when the smoke clears.

I think the fact that I made enough noise in the world that I might be remembered is an amazing achievement. You can't ask for more than that.

I think we all want to be remembered for what we did.

Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give luster, and many more people see than weigh.

You're always proud that people still want to hear what you're doing.

Maybe my job made 0.1% of difference, but Donald Trump did 99.9% of the work, and anyone who tells you different doesn't know Donald Trump.

I want to make a diference. I want people to know my name. Like Ali.

The more records you put up, the longer they talk about you.

Sasha Banks's success has absolutely nothing to do with me.

I like to be spoken about only when I am doing meaningful work.

I think I make a difference. I mean a lot to my people. I've done well. They're proud of me.

I want to change history, do something important in my life, and influence individuals like we have with millions of small businesses on Alibaba. Then they love and respect you because you made their life important.

I think fame comes from actually doing something big with your career.

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.'

In my proudest moments, I think I had a real hand in the creative force of making 'Star Trek.' But most of the time, I don't think about it.

I guess I'm pleased and proud of the respect of my peers, and that when I disappear from the scene or from this earth, I will have left a mark. They'll say, 'He did it well.' I like being funny; it opens people up.

I keep saying I'm not at all famous in my own country, because people do not think I have done anything for India.

I feel like I want to be known first and foremost for my work.

I don't pay that much attention to sales figures or awards. To me, the big question is: 'Did you influence the next generation?' That's my goal.

At the end of my life, is it better to say that I empowered people to make great stuff, or that I died with a net worth of $10 billion? Obviously I'm picking the former, although I would not mind both.

I think the fact that I created something and had an enormous influence is indisputable.

Fame is easy to acquire; impact is much more difficult.

I didn't change the world.