Jeremy Taylor Quotes

When people clap for me I say, don't clap for me, clap for what God has done.

Any honours that come our way are only stolen from him to whom alone they really belong, the Lord who sent us.

There are only so many times I can say, 'I owe it to my offensive linemen,' or, 'The credit should go to my teammates,' before it becomes run down.

Favor and honor sometimes fall more fitly on those who do not desire them.

In myself I am nothing. It all comes from God and the Virgin Mary.

The higher the sun ariseth, the less shadow doth he cast; even so the greater is the goodness, the less doth it covet praise; yet cannot avoid its rewards in honours.

My mother used to tell me man gives the award, God gives the reward. I don't need another plaque.

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

Nothing more clearly shows how little God esteems his gift to men of wealth, money, position and other worldly goods, than the way he distributes these, and the sort of men who are most amply provided with them.

I've always talked about my faith and my relationship with God, through my 'thank yous' on the records and giving the glory where I feel the glory is due.

People don't usually compliment your character.

To the proud, the applause of the world rings in their ears; to the humble, the applause of heaven warms their hearts.

I'd be happy if anyone wore my fragrance. They don't have to be famous.

I'm not complaining if my work is getting more recognition than me.

It would be great to be recognised for my achievements, but Sports Personality isn't about that.

I don't bother about awards.

It doesn't bother me that I didn't get all the recognition. It really doesn't. I tried to keep things as honest as possible. People will either appreciate it over the years or they won't.

I have never been one to seek or want attention or admiration or a pat on the back for what I've done.

It does not matter if I'm Man of the Match.

I'm not the type of guy who wants the credit.

It's always strange to get an honor from people who are the ones that should be honored.

Humility is preserved when I give credit where credit is due - to God.

If we don't take inventory every once in a while and give thanks to God for the great things He has done for us, we get totally out of perspective.

If we are proud of our talents we betray our lack of gratitude to God.

What God may have enabled me to do is but a repayment of debt, and he who repays a debt deserves no praise.