Quotes about Admiration

I really admire people who are extraordinarily tolerant and patient.

The first time I went to see a Second City show, I was in awe of everything. I just wanted to touch the same stage that Gilda Radner had walked on. It was sacred ground.

People sold everything - their cars, their land for miles, to come in and see me beat. I went to the bank laughing every time.

There are some few people I respect and admire, but I don't think much of the species.

Except for my daughters, I have not grieved for any death as I have grieved for his . His was a great and beautiful spirit, he was a man — all man, from his crown to his footsoles. My reverence for him was deep and genuine.

And when it comes to beauty - and goodness too - she lays over them all. I hain't ever seen her since that time that I see her go out of that door; no, I hain't ever seen her since, but I reckon I've thought of her a many and a many a million times, and of her saying she would pray for me; and if ever I'd a thought it would do any good for me to pray for her, blamed if I wouldn't a done it or bust.

I have caught a glimpse of the faces of several Moorish women (for they are only human, and will expose their faces for the admiration of a Christian dog when no male Moor is by), and I am full of veneration for the wisdom that leads them to cover up such atrocious ugliness.

I admire him, I frankly confess it; and when his time comes I shall buy a piece of the rope for a keepsake.

The praise of the praiseworthy is above all rewards.

The strongest and purest love is not the one that starts from impressions, but the one that comes from admiration.

Wisdom was a thing that the Greeks admired; but Christ is the true light of the world, it is through him alone that true wisdom is imparted to the mind.

I thank God that I live in the age of Wilberforce and that I know one man at least who is both moral and entertaining.