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Esteemed Quotes

Quotes on esteem, honor, and being highly regarded.

This collection of esteemed quotes explores what it means to be highly regarded, from historical figures esteemed for their operas in Italy to philosophical claims that Courage is the most esteemed human quality.

Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow-men, by rendering myself worthy...

Abraham Lincoln

Menon the Thessalian did not either conceal his immoderate desire of riches or his desire of commanding, in order to increase them, or of being esteemed for the same reason. He desired to be well with those in power, that...

Quotes by Xenophon

When I come to reflect on the subject, in no country have I received such honors or been so esteemed as in Italy, and nothing contributes more to a man's fame than to have written Italian operas, and especially for...

Quotes by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities... because it is the quality which guarantees all others.

Winston Churchill

Being Quotes

I am humbled to be selected as a TiE Star recipient and to be included among such an esteemed group of true innovators and intrepid entrepreneurs.

Quotes by Shiva Ayyadurai

What sweetness is left in life, if you take away friendship? Robbing life of friendship is like robbing the world of the sun. A true friend is more to be esteemed than kinsfolk.

Quotes by Marcus Tullius Cicero

Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities - because it is the quality which guarantees all others.

Quotes by Joseph Chamberlain

Love is of that excellent nature, that it is esteemed by the best of men, and accepted from the meanest persons; what then is the affection of a Father!

Quotes by John Pearson

A shepherd, in whom the spirit of God works, is more highly esteemed before God than the wisest and most potent in self-wit, without the divine dominion.

Quotes by Jakob Bohme

Best Quotes

Since, therefore, no man is born without faults, and he is esteemed the best whose errors are the least, let the wise man consider everything human as connected with himself; for in worldly affairs there is no perfect happiness under...

Quotes by Giraldus Cambrensis

The simplest formula for the new conception of morality, which is beginning to be opposed to the moral dogma still esteemed by all society, but especially by the women, might be summed up in these words: Love is moral even...

Quotes by Ellen Key

Further, Take heed that you faithfully perform the business you have to do in the world, from a regard to the commands of God; and not from an ambitious desire of being esteemed better than others.

Quotes by David Brainerd

Soon after, I returned home to my family, with a determination to bring them as soon as possible to live in Kentucky, which I esteemed a second paradise, at the risk of my life and fortune.

Quotes by Daniel Boone

Within the hearts men, loyalty and consideration are esteemed greater than success.

Quotes by Bryant H. McGill

Business Quotes

I was once a student in a punk T-Shirt hooked on screwed-up scenarios. That's how I became the esteemed cultural figure that I am today.

Quotes by Bruce Sterling

As a longtime fashion enthusiast and the architect of the YMCMB lifestyle, it makes perfect sense to partner with the esteemed Bravado and move into fashion and launch my apparel brands.

Quotes by Birdman

The life of Edward Estlin Cummings began with a childhood in Cambridge, Mass., that he described as happy, but he struggled in both his artistic and romantic exploits against the piousness of his father, an esteemed Harvard professor.

Quotes by Billy Collins

In questioning initially whether I am a great investor, I open the door to question whether other similarly esteemed public icons like Bill Miller are as well. It seems, perhaps, that the longer and longer you keep at it in...

Quotes by Bill Gross

Profits, like sausages... are esteemed most by those who know least about what goes into them.

Quotes by Alvin Toffler

Courage Quotes

I met an internationally esteemed writer at a literary party being given in her honor. She was wearing a beautiful pink, flouncy, frilly dress. I complimented her on it. She said, 'Ach, it's my nightgown. I couldn't decide what else...

Quotes by Ali Smith

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Esteemed quotes collection about?
This page gathers quotes about being esteemed or highly regarded, covering ambition, artistic reputation, and philosophical views on which qualities deserve the most esteem.
Why do people search for quotes about being esteemed?
People look for esteemed quotes when discussing reputation, honor, respect earned through achievement, or the qualities that earn someone admiration.
Does the collection include a historical example of being esteemed?
Yes, one quote reflects on being highly esteemed and honored in Italy specifically for writing Italian operas, tying esteem to artistic achievement.
What quality does this collection suggest is most esteemed?
A recurring idea in this collection is that courage is rightly esteemed as the first of human qualities, since it's viewed as the foundation that guarantees all other virtues.
Is ambition for esteem discussed as well?
Yes, one quote describes a historical figure who openly pursued riches and command partly out of a desire to be esteemed, showing esteem as something actively sought.

Ambition for esteem appears too, as one quote describes a desire for riches, command, and recognition all being pursued together rather than separately.