Steve Harvey Quotes

I would rather have a nod from an American, than a snuff-box from an emperor.

I'm just so grateful and astonished that I'm still respected and listened to.

I think they're an incredible honor. I'm grateful and flattered by them. But I have no control over winning awards - I have no control over any of that.

Those placed in the position which I now occupy, commonly feel concern about their worthiness to receive the great honour which has been done them.

I'm constantly humbled.

You mustn't take any award so seriously.

I think anytime you get nominated for an award, it's a very humbling thing.

I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving are intended more for our country than for me personally.

Why should I be honored? Don't I have enough attention, comfort and power already?

Favor and honor sometimes fall more fitly on those who do not desire them.

I'd rather be respected than loved.

It is a great honor for me to be able to express my sincere gratitude to the Nobel Foundation.

Being taken down a few pegs is humbling. Knowing that life is not easy or fair is humbling. Receiving a great honor - well, that would be called an honor.

If people want to put me up on their walls, I'll love it.

Scientists are not movie stars or politicians who will feel insulted if they are not showered with accolades. Scientists are not interested in accolades.

A wise person would never be eager to ask for acknowledgment of his or her contribution.

Those only deserve a monument who do not need one.

I'm honored that people would think of me for any big role that is talked about a lot.

For me, awards are a token of respect that people are giving me. So no matter how many awards I am receiving, I always feel emotional.

I am certainly humbled to receive the American Voice Award and join the ranks of so many people that I admire.

It's always embarrassing when somebody does something praiseworthy of you.

I have the highest possible regard for the district attorneys in the State of New York.

I don't care about power. I don't care about credit.

I've been humbled by the reception I've received everywhere.

It's really humbling to be acknowledged by such established names like CMT and Billboard.