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Gold Standard Quotes

Excellence in film, politics, and policy

These gold standard quotes use the phrase to mean top-tier excellence, from groundbreaking film art direction to National Parks conservation.

Paul Ryan is the gold standard for conservatism.

Quotes by Sean Duffy

The problem started before World War I. The gold standard was working fairly well. But it broke down because of the war and what happened in the 1920s. And then the U.S. started to become so dominant in the world,...

Quotes by Robert Mundell

National Parks are the gold standard for conservation.

Quotes by Douglas Tompkins

I love '30 Rock.' It's one of my favorite shows. It's certainly the gold standard of comedy writing.

Quotes by Dan Harmon

Able Quotes

I want to figure out what comes after cinema as the gold standard for storytelling.

Quotes by Chris Milk

I think the Emmy obviously is very prestigious and is the gold standard obviously in terms of television. But the Oscars go beyond that. I believe children, when they're growing up, dream of holding that Oscar.

Quotes by Brad Grey

A gold standard doesn't imply stability in the prices of the goods and services that people buy every day, it implies a stability in the price of gold itself.

Quotes by Ben Bernanke

I am the gold standard for liberal bile!

Quotes by Ann Coulter

An almost hysterical antagonism toward the gold standard is one issue which unites statists of all persuasions. They seem to sense... that gold and economic freedom are inseparable.

Quotes by Alan Greenspan

Art Quotes

If you take 2001: A Space Odyssey as an example of somebody who creates a new language in film by what he was able to accomplish with art direction, photography, lighting, etc., it is still a gold standard for science...

Frequently Asked Questions

What does gold standard usually mean in these quotes?
It usually means the highest possible level of excellence, applied to film art direction, political conservatism, and national park conservation efforts.
Do any quotes discuss the literal economic gold standard?
Yes, one quote traces the historical gold standard, explaining how it worked reasonably well before World War I and eventually broke down in the 1920s.
Is a political figure described as a gold standard?
Yes, one quote names Paul Ryan as the gold standard for conservatism, using the phrase to signal a clear benchmark within a political ideology.
Are National Parks mentioned as a gold standard for anything?
Yes, one quote describes National Parks as the gold standard for conservation, praising their role in protecting natural landscapes long-term.
Where can I find more quotes about excellence and achievement?
You can browse art quotes for more reflections on creativity, mastery, and excellence.

Others discuss the literal gold standard in economics, tracing how it functioned before World War I and why it eventually broke down in the 1920s.