Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quotes

But if our sex would but well consider and rationally ponder, they will perceive and find that it is neither words nor place that can advance them, but worth and merit.

Many a man may thank his talent for his rank, but no man has ever been able to return the compliment by thanking his rank for his talent.

The worth of a prize depends on the people who have received it before you.

It is of no consequence of what parents a man is born, as long as he be a man of merit.

It would be nice if we could all agree to this proposition: popularity is not the same as achievement.

The knighthood I received was a fantastic honour but it's not something I've ever used and I don't think I ever will.

If something is good enough, it can be out there and people will see it.

Just because you're not famous, doesn't mean you're not good.

There is no rank in sacrifice.

All these people I interview are worth ten times what I'm worth.

I don't believe in honors - it bothers me. Honors bother: honors is epaulettes; honors is uniforms. My papa brought me up this way.

Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.

One mustn't mistake bling for excellence, just as one mustn't mistake quiet for mediocre.

Titles and honor and salutes it is in the power of the supreme authority in many countries to bestow, and it is from no vain or childish instinct that the world in all ages has attached value to these emblems or rewards.

I am someone that appreciates talent.

If you have beauty but win nothing, it is no use.

All I want are titles and nothing less.

Honors and awards are very interesting, and I truly accept them. I have very high regard for what they mean. What they mean is that they're pointing to the work.

There is but one straight road to success, and that is merit. The man who is successful is the man who is useful. Capacity never lacks opportunity. It can not remain undiscovered, because it is sought by too many anxious to use it.

Fame is an accident; merit a thing absolute.

I can honestly say that I'm not a person who thinks about awards, as much I think about the work itself.

One of the nicest things about living in America is the fact that sooner or later you are practically bound to get an award of some sort or other.

Nothing that comes easy in this world is worth a damn.

Although I hold the highest civil honour in the world, I have always regarded my rank and title as a Past Grand Master of Masons the greatest honour that had ever come to me.

It is a maxim, that those, to whom everybody allows the second place, have an undoubted title to the first.