Honorific Quotes

Dirt used to be a badge of honor. Dirt used to look like work. But we've scrubbed the dirt off the face of work, and consequently we've created this suspicion of anything that's too dirty.

Could you say 'senator' instead of 'ma'am? It's just a thing. I worked so hard to get that title. I'd appreciate it.

It's Sir Ben. I've not been a Mister for two years.

To afford the President the greatest deference and respect should be a gratification to any citizen.

Reserve is the truest expression of respect towards those who are its objects.

If you wish, you may call me Rand Sedai.

I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.

I would rather have a nod from an American, than a snuff-box from an emperor.

Her Majesty

Don't call me 'sir; 'King Jew' will do fine.

I am a student of Ghulam Ali, who was like my guru. I changed my name in his honour.

Respect... is appreciation of the separateness of the other person, of the ways in which he or she is unique.

There is a noble and a base side to every history.

I had to look powerful in 'Paruthi Veeran.'

In my opinion it is less shameful for a king to be overcome by force of arms than by bribery.

The word majesty was now dropped; but, with the deepest respect and humility, I was addressed as the count. What could I do? I accepted the title, and from that moment I was known as Count Peter.

They called me 'Doc.' You know... it's probably one of the best titles I've ever had.

...only mastery and sovereignty bring glory, and only slavery brings shame.

Most people have trouble pronouncing my name, so they just call me 'Mayor Pete.'

The one thing I do not want to be called is First Lady. It sounds like a saddle horse. Would you notify the telephone operators and everyone else that I'm to be known simply as Mrs. Kennedy and not as First Lady.

Black people still call me Prince. Sometimes I ask them, "Why do you call me Prince?" And people say, "Because you are a prince to us." Usually when they say that, you know my heart goes out and I have to say, "I don't mind your calling me that."

The honor is overpaid, When he that did the act is commentator.

I like being called 'Mr. Freeman' occasionally.

It's an honor and a pleasure to be heard.