Theodore Zeldin Quotes

It is a law of life that human beings, even the geniuses among them, do not pride themselves on their actual achievements but thatthey want to impress others, want to be admired and respected because of things of much lower import and value.

The four characteristics of humanism are curiosity, a free mind, belief in good taste, and belief in the human race.

People want to be thought of as something other than a source of money. They want to be thought of as creative, thinking people.

No matter what players say or people say, you want to be liked and appreciated, even if you've had a downfall.

The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

A desire to be observed, considered, esteemed, praised, beloved, and admired by his fellows is one of the earliest as well as the keenest dispositions discovered in the heart of man.

Fame - anyone who says he doesn't like it is crazy.

I am telling you, if you ever wanted an ego boost, leave your job and then, six months later, come back for a day. People will treat you like you're a princess.

It is difficult to esteem a man as highly as he would wish.

I'm not a star. I don't feel I'm so great. So how can I make you feel great just because you've got my signature on a piece of paper?

One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself.

Man is worth more for what he is than for what he has.

A wise person would never be eager to ask for acknowledgment of his or her contribution.

It has always been found, that the virtuous are far from being indifferent to praise.

There is no better feeling than having the approval and adulation of your fellow human beings.

I'm just trying to enjoy the fact that I have gained some respect from some people whom I respect.

We are not what we are, nor do we treat or esteem each other for such, but for what we are capable of being.

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

As long as those pretty girls notice me, I don't care if they say, 'Ghastly, horrible'... I live for the beautiful angels.

I was trying to prove people wrong who said I wasn't a good guy, and I was trying to be the person that other people thought I was - people who loved our band thought I was a god.

I love when things that I'm involved in really matter and when people like me back and don't just think I'm corny.

I think it's a personal pride to hear everyone talking about me.

Making my family, friends, and close peers proud of me is the most important thing.

I have an ego like everyone else. I want to be recognized as a good ballplayer.

Everybody loves me.