Matthew McConaughey Quotes

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?

To have a little recognition, that is very nice, you dig. It is good for the ego, for the psyche.

He who does not think much of himself is much more esteemed than he imagines.

People say to me, 'You're a genius; you're great.' I don't know if I'll ever feel that way about myself. Some things, I feel like, are better left for other people to say, and I'm just not into, like, tooting my own horn or bragging or anything.

It's always nice to hear nice things, but I don't suddenly go out and think I'm the best thing since sliced bread.

I don't look for praise.

I am able to really enjoy the positive attention I receive.

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.

There is an innocence in admiration; it is found in those to whom it has never yet occurred that they, too, might be admired some day.

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.

It is always positive when you get a lot of praise, but you should handle it the right way.

It is true that I receive a lot of praise and that is flattering. But I try not to let it affect me.

The more comfortable you become at accepting recognition, the more comfortable you will be with giving it.

A football team is a like a beautiful woman, when you do not tell her, she forgets she is beautiful

It's easy to not feel misplaced if this tidal wave of appreciation is coming your way.

I don't sense that I am someone's hero, though I'm happy when people like my work. I've learned how to be gracious about it, but I try to let it go by. I've seen how, if people start taking on those accolades, it can ruin them completely.

For people to come to you and say, 'Would you like to be a part of our show?' after years of 'Please tell me I'm good enough,'... I can't tell you how wonderful it feels.

I love it when a guy compliments my vibe.

Am I really cool? You're telling me I'm cool? Well, that's good to hear.

At the conclusion of my argument I received very high compliments from the Chief Justice and later from other of the Judges. What they said I do not care to repeat.

The aim of flattery is to soothe and encourage us by assuring us of the truth of an opinion we have already formed about ourselves.

I do have an ego, but I acknowledge the help I get.

Yes I have made a lot of money and I have a lot of respect, my films have done well, and I know there are loads of loads of people who look up to me and really love me. I really just thought this is like a strange dream. I have never thought this is a success - I don't have a standard.

I am proud of what I have got and I need an audience.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.