Paul Samuelson Quotes

The Nobel Prize, so long regarded in our science as the highest reward a man's work can earn, must bring to its recipient a most solemn sense of his debt to his fellow scientists and those of the past.

I count myself fortunate to be able to contribute to this work; and the great interest which the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has shown in my work and the recognition that it has paid to my past successes, convince me that I am not on the wrong track.

I am so very honored to be the recipient of MIPCOM's 2011 Personality of the Year. However, the accomplishments that have led to this honor are not mine alone. They are the result of the tireless efforts of so very many talented colleagues.

My old friend Vlado Prelog has asked me to offer, from both of us, our thanks to the Royal Academy of Sciences and to the Nobel Foundation for the honour conferred on us.

The Academy not only knew I existed, they thought I was good!

As we make our way toward the finish line that some of us have already crossed, I never thought I'd get a Grammy Award. In fact, I was always touched by the modesty of their interest.

It's really fun to get recognized for 'Step Brothers.'

I'm honored that people would think of me for any big role that is talked about a lot.

It's always nice to be treated as a hero.

Being acknowledged for your work is always a great accomplishment, whether it's people in my city, kids in the street, all the way up to the Grammys.

How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!

That's the thing about awards - it's for the people who do all the hard work behind the scenes. An award is just a clap at them.

I've been humbled by the reception I've received everywhere.

It's really humbling to be acknowledged by such established names like CMT and Billboard.

I'm very grateful to Coach Saban.

I think we get a lot of recognition and it's great.

I've never wanted fame. I've only ever wanted recognition.

I would take any opportunity to tell service members, 'Thank you.'

I want to be given my credit and want to be given my respect.

It's nice to be remembered.

Everybody says 'Thank you for your service' and I'll tell you what, veterans really appreciate that.

To acknowledge the beginnings of people is a beautiful thing.

Receiving the National Medal of Science is the thrill of a lifetime, but good science does not happen in isolation.

It definitely would be an honor to be an All-Star. But I have no say in it. It's not up to me. It's up to the fans and coaches.

One of my core values is that credit should be due, wherever it is needed.