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Admire Quotes

Most Famous Admire Quotes of All Time!

These lines explore admiration as something separate from mere liking, tied instead to laughter and shared connection with the people we love most. Others name specific figures worth respecting, from music and entertainment pioneers who built their own path to public figures held in high regard. See more in Great quotes.

When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.

Quotes by Abraham Joshua Heschel

I always deeply admire people who can stay still in a room and wait for people to come to them.

Quotes by Abi Morgan

Tennyson seems to be the patron saint of the wishy washies, which is perhaps why I admire him so much, not only as a poet, but as a man.

Quotes by A. N. Wilson

There's people who I admire like... Dr. Dre, Puff Daddy, Master P, people who built their stuff and are still going.

Quotes by Wiz Khalifa

Always Quotes

He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.

Winston Churchill

There is in true beauty, as in courage, something which narrow souls cannot dare to admire.

Quotes by William Congreve

Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can: all of them make me laugh.

Quotes by W. H. Auden

I didn't do anything at the Queen, whom I admire.

Quotes by Vivienne Westwood

Looking at the actors I most admire - Judi Dench, Ian Holm, that whole generation - they all started in rep and slowly built themselves into the position where they could juggle theatre and film.

Quotes by Victoria Hamilton

Good Quotes

As long as they are working, they should be legalized. I admire so much each and every migrant. They are the most loyal workers in the U.S. economy. They build the homes of those who are attacking them.

Quotes by Vicente Fox

I just can't feel lukewarm about a character. I either despise her, admire her, or don't understand her and want to understand her.

Quotes by Vera Farmiga

I met PJ Harvey when I was in England, and the first thing I want to do when I meet a songwriter I admire is to ask them how do they receive songs.

Quotes by Valerie June

Mrs. Thatcher was a powerful figure at the time I was a student in London. And I admire her versatility and strength.

Quotes by Tsai Ing-wen

You can't ever be really free if you admire somebody too much.

Quotes by Tove Jansson

Great Quotes

I have a great interest in a number of things, perhaps too many. I admire people who seem to concentrate on only one fixed discipline to the exclusion of almost everything else.

Quotes by Tom Glazer

I admire Grover Norquist. I think he's done a lot of good.

Quotes by Tom Cole

I have only met Prince Charles once, when he was very charming and easy to chat to. I have always had a soft spot for him, and I admire our constitutional monarchy, but Charles often comes across as eccentric, and...

Quotes by Tim Pigott-Smith

I admire Jodie Foster. Her head is screwed on really well. It's not loose at all.

Quotes by Thora Birch

We tend to become like those whom we admire.

Quotes by Thomas S. Monson

Like Quotes

If there's one thing for which I admire you, it's your original discovery of the Ten Commandments.

Quotes by Thomas Reed

Frequently Asked Questions

What's this admire quotes collection about?
These quotes explore admiration from a few different angles - distinguishing it from love, naming people admired for building their own success, and even playing with the paradox of admiring someone's flaws. It's a personal, reflective set of lines.
Why do people search for admire quotes?
People often look for these quotes to express respect for someone's achievements or character, especially when the feeling is more about esteem than romantic love. They fit naturally alongside Like quotes when describing degrees of appreciation.
Is there a theme of admiring self-made success?
Yes, one quote specifically names respected figures admired for building their own path and staying active in their field, which speaks to admiration rooted in earned accomplishment rather than status alone.
Do any quotes get playful with the idea of admiration?
One does, playfully noting someone who possesses every trait found off-putting yet lacks any of the flaws normally seen as appealing - a witty twist showing admiration isn't always straightforward.
How can these admire quotes be used?
They're well suited to tributes, captions honoring someone's work, or posts reflecting on who inspires you. Pair them with Great or Good quotes for a fuller message of respect, and Always quotes for lasting admiration.

Admiration here ranges from personal warmth toward loved ones to public respect for trailblazers and leaders. Continue with Like and Good quotes for more on appreciation and respect.