When the Academy called, I panicked. I thought they might want their Oscars back and the pawn shop has been out of business for awhile. (Despite dozens of Academy Award nominations this was the first appearance he made at the ceremony when he had made a special presentation asking producers to continue filming movies in […]
Honor Quotes
There are circumstances which have to do with simple human honor. No matter the risk. To resist and not surrender.
Honor before profit; where practical.
I don’t deserve this award, but I have arthritis and I don’t deserve that either.
Ovation, n. n ancient Rome, a definite, formal pageant in honor of one who had been disserviceable to the enemies of the nation. A lesser “triumph.”
What a people bows before tell us what it is.
Honor is like an island, rugged and without shores; once we have left it, we can never return.
Honor is like the eye, which cannot suffer the least impurity without damage. – It is a precious stone, the price of which is lessened by a single flaw.
I don’t fly any awards at the house. Any award you get is usually for something you’ve done in the past. And I like to keep looking forward.
“So this word of honor business – you believe he never breaks it?” “Well – ” “He does, then.” “I have seen him do so. But the cost was huge.” “He breaks it for a price, then.” “Not for a price. At a cost.” “I fail to see the distinction.” “A price is something you […]
