Nothing so soon the drooping spirits can raise As praises from the men, whom all men praise.
I accept all awards. I like them.
The mark of extraordinary merit is to see those most envious of it constrained to praise.
Honestly I can truly say, it would be, nice, but I don't feel like I got to get a Grammy or something to feel official. I'm cool but it would be nice Grammy Awards!
Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by praise.
Praise invariably implies a reference to a higher standard.
Admire? No, I have never said that. I still appreciate Angela Merkel as a very professional and open person.
If you admire greatness in another human being, it is your own greatness you are seeing.
Respect, recognition, and reward flow out of performance.
Newton expected no money from establishing his originality but rather desired recognition for his excellence.