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Received Quotes

What arrives, and what it says about us

This set stretches from a proud academic milestone, a doctorate received from the University of Vienna, to a near-philosophical claim that anything received takes on the nature of whoever accepts it.

Whatever is received is received according to the nature of the recipient.

Quotes by Thomas Aquinas

I received my doctorate from the University of Vienna in 1910.

Quotes by Karl von Frisch

Complainant received immediate lacerations of the credibility.

Quotes by Jimmy Breslin

Yes, I've received death threats.

Quotes by Jim Acosta

Acceptance Quotes

I received a D.Sc. from the University of London in 1992.

Quotes by J. Philippe Rushton

The love received is the love that is saved.

Quotes by Eddie Vedder

I was in a profession that received a lot of media.

Quotes by Darrell Royal

Frequently Asked Questions

What range of experiences do these received quotes cover?
They span academic achievement, philosophical reflection, damaged credibility, and even personal danger, all tied together by the word received.
Is there an academic achievement mentioned?
Yes, one quote recalls receiving a doctorate from the University of Vienna in 1910, a specific and proud milestone.
What's the philosophical quote about receiving?
One line argues that whatever is received takes on the nature of whoever receives it, suggesting the recipient shapes meaning as much as the source.
Does any quote describe reputational damage?
Yes, one uses formal, almost legal language to describe receiving immediate lacerations of credibility, implying a serious blow to reputation.
Is personal safety addressed in this collection?
One blunt quote simply states having received death threats, a stark contrast to the more reflective lines nearby. See our Recognition quotes for related themes.

Elsewhere the word turns sharper, describing damaged credibility or blunt death threats. For related themes, visit our Recognition quotes and Identity quotes pages.