Kazuo Ishiguro Quotes

We must watch over our modesty in the presence of those who cannot understand its grounds.

I was brought up to think you don't talk about yourself.

A lady of a certain age must keep her top on. That's what I feel.

I don't need to be vindicated, and I don't want attention.

An affected laugh shows lack of self-respect in a man and lewdness in a woman. It is carelessness to go about with one's hands inside the slits in the sides of his hakama.

Indeed, I was so afraid to dishonour my friends and family by my indiscreet actions, that I rather chose to be accounted a fool, than to be thought rude or wanton.

A gentleman never talks about his tailor.

If you make a fool of yourself, you can do it with dignity, without taking your pants down. And if you do take your pants down, you can still do it with dignity.

Observe decorum, and it will open a path to morality.

My mother had all these maxims - like, classy girls never chew gum, never read comic books, never get their ears pierced, never get their hair dyed.

I believe that people should take pride in what they do, even if it is scorned or misunderstood by the public at large.

Maintaining my dignity is so important for me.

I think I've earned a certain level of respect, based on my accomplishments and my consistency.

No age, sex, or condition is above or below the absolute necessity of modesty; but without it one is vastly beneath the rank of man.

No gentleman ever discusses any relationship with a lady.

They shall not reveal any parts of their bodies, except that which is necessary.

It is more honorable to walk in dignity than to ride in humiliation.

I don't think boldness should be associated with showing off skin. It's not the basis of boldness.

I have got my pride to defend.

I'm not the sort of person who poses in their underwear.

All of us wish for a dignity that commands respect. But few have it.

I don't like the word 'ladylike.'

We shouldn't be too hard on vanity. It can be a mark of respect for the world.

I don't want to leave prison having been pardoned, but rather with my head held high, with dignity.

I would never pose topless.