Quentin Bryce Quotes

Gratitude is one of those things that cannot be bought. It must be born with men, or else all the obligations in the world will not create it.

Everyone has helped me, but in particular, Scott Parker 100 per cent. What a person to be around: a great player and just a great human being.

I have to say that Common is one of the kindest, most humble, grateful individuals that I've ever met in my life. I was profoundly affected by meeting him. I think he is an outstanding human being.

The only way to get love is to be lovable. It's very irritating if you have a lot of money. You'd like to think you could write a check: 'I'll buy a million dollars' worth of love.' But it doesn't work that way. The more you give love away, the more you get.

When people do things for you, it's because they want to - because you, in some way, give them something meaningful that makes them want to please you, not because anyone owes you anything.

We come nearest to the great when we are great in humility.

It is another's fault if he be ungrateful, but it is mine if I do not give. To find one thankful man, I will oblige a great many that are not so.

I want people to think of me as a nice person. I really am so blessed. All of this has been a great experience and I thank the American public so much for putting me in this position. I appreciate every second of it.

It is more pleasant to remember others than to be remembered.

Respect is what we owe; love, what we give.

He who gives love, receives love.

My parents are wonderful people and they instilled in me an idealism for which I'm grateful.

I just want everyone out there to know that I'm super-awesome and a great guy and really cool to talk to and that I appreciate all the support.

I believe in one thing: that anyone who is able to do something good for someone, I mean, should be praised.

It is boorish to live ungraciously: the giving is the hardest part; what does it cost to add a smile?

You find with the really great actors, the ones you really admire and look up to, very often they're very giving, generous, warm people.

Now that I have and I'm not a have-not, I've learned how important it is to maintain humility.

I'm sure that Elvis was happy for me. I think he was the kind of guy that enjoyed other people's success, especially if he had something to do with it.

I've been lucky to have a lot of opportunities to help people.

Every gift which is given, even though is be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection.

Find people not to envy but to admire. Do not the profitable but the admirable deed. Live by ideals.

I have been on the receiving end of many blessings in my life, few as great as having known George and Barbara Bush.

Mr. James Joyce is a great man who is entirely without taste.

American readers are so polite; their reactions make it seem like I've received thousands of thank-you notes. It's just lovely, and amazing the things people tell you that have touched them and related to their own lives.

My mom, ever since we were little girls, has really always rallied us together - my sister, our friends - to instill in us the fact that other people don't have what we have, so we have to be really thankful for things.