El-P Quotes

When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.

You find with the really great actors, the ones you really admire and look up to, very often they're very giving, generous, warm people.

Gratitude is one of the greatest gifts we can give. And it's not a gift we often give to children. We expect it of them, but we don't necessarily give it back.

Speak ill of no man, but speak all the good you know of everybody.

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

You will not accept credit that is due to another, or harbor jealousy of an explorer who is more fortunate.

When I was pregnant, I was so huge and people on the bus would get up for me. That made me feel so precious and valued and valuable. I try to treat everyone like they're pregnant.

Humility is becoming a lost art, but it's not difficult to practice. It means that you realize that others have been involved in your success.

I've met a lot of really friendly people who are incredibly happy for me, which is really flattering and humbling.

It is more pleasant to remember others than to be remembered.

Respect is what we owe; love, what we give.

In radio I had one, maybe two people who cared about getting it done. I'd really be a loser if I forgot where I came from. So I show them the love. And how hard is it really to be interested in someone's life?

I just want everyone out there to know that I'm super-awesome and a great guy and really cool to talk to and that I appreciate all the support.

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.

I'm famous for being nicer to my fans than anyone on the face of the Earth because I figure a) They pay my salary, and b) It's probably like a big moment in your life to meet somebody so I would say, just come on up.

The true greatness of a person, in my view, is evident in the way he or she treats those with whom courtesy and kindness are not required.

People don't usually compliment your character.

If someone shows me love, I always want to double that love.

What's really important is to recognize when people do great things or when people pursue an initiative or show enormous generosity or heart or bravery.

I admire traits in people. I 'respect' certain things about them but I think that word gets thrown around too much.

I have learned that the biggest stars and the greatest players are the most humble ones, the ones who respect people the most.

Christina Grimie was one of my favorite people, not only because she was caring, she was humble, and she always felt like people mattered... but because the first thing she said when she met me was, 'Oh em gee - your videos are really gross, but for some reason, I love you.'

Deep down that's all you really want. You may not like or be comfortable with certain forms of appreciation or love, but you do want it.

Like Christ said, love thee one another. I learned to do that, and I learned to respect and be appreciative and thankful for what I had.

We come nearest to the great when we are great in humility.