Quotes about proud

F. Scott Fitzgerald -

For what it's worth: it's never too late to be whoever you want to be. I hope you live a life you're proud of, and if you find you're not, I hope you have the strength to start over again.

J.D. Crighton -

If you find yourself wondering if you can go on, remember how much you’ve accomplished. Then raise your head high and be proud. YOU GOT THIS!

Jeff Lindsay - Dearly Devoted Dexter

The key to a happy life is to have accomplishments to be proud of and purpose to look forward to, and at the moment I had both. How wonderful it was to be me.

Latika Teotia -

From all the chaos, confusion, disorder, turmoil and pandemonium around her where things are in total disarray a woman is capable of not only restoring order but also bringing peace as well as harmony. She is brave, competent, accomplished, gifted, capable and blessed. Woman, be proud of yourself.

Lee Goff -

The prideful man qualifies himself by what people think of him, always looking for applause. There is another proud man; head bloodied by the world but eyes focused on what is good, never caring about spectators or the cost. He is proud that his wife can laugh, that his children can play, humbled by their love for him. His prayers say, "Please make me worthy of them" - In humility lies the foundation of strength.

Calvin Trillin - About Alice

Someone who managed to navigate the tricky waters between living a life you could be proud of and still delighting in the many things there are to take pleasure in.

Markus Zusak - Underdog

See, I was never a guy who had a whole heap of friends to belong to. Besides Greg Fienni, I never really had friends. I kind of stayed on my own. I hated it, but I was proud of it too. Cameron Wolfe needed no one. He didn't need to be amongst a pack. Not all of us roam like that. No, all he needed was his instincts. All he needed was himself.

Israelmore Ayivor - Shaping the dream

If you plant your crops in the weather of pride they will grow tall and fall down. Take away pride and your dreams will stand.

Amanda Craig - In a Dark Wood

Some people, perhaps those with more dignity and less rage gnawing at the roots of their being, are nicer as failures, For me, it was like descending a deep pit that had no bottom

Heather Small -

To question is to grow.

James A. Owen - and the Power of Choice

It ain't bragging if you've done it. There's nothing wrong with being proud of doing something well. In fact, if you intend to do something creative for a living, it's absolutely essential.[check for wording] Proper pride says, "I'm good at this." Improper pride says, "I'm better than you.

Charlotte Eriksson -

Dear me, one day I'll make you proud.

Bryant McGill - Voice of Reason

We must question every inner-belief we possess without fear or attachment.

Hal Duncan - Rhapsody: Notes on Strange Fictions

So, fuck ’em, we say. Fuck the mundane of Mainstream, the elitists of Literature. We’re GENRE FICTION and proud of it, proud to wear that brand painted on the backs of our biker’s jackets.

Sunday Adelaja -

Money makes a person significant and important , it has the ability to make us proud

Nutan Bajracharya -

I had crossed fifty years of my life, and come across uncountable females as son, husband, father, friend in my life. Coming across several women I carefully studied most of them, and feels that I got master knowing female. But every time when my heart comes across to a female, my all knowledge on female goes to a vain. What they want? , What are they looking for? When their mind changes? When their priority changes? No one knows, in a minute they use to change decisions, if someone ask, they sa

Craig D. Lounsbrough -

Maybe what I need to be rescued from is the feeling that I don’t need to be rescued, for without a doubt this is the most difficult rescue of all.

Craig D. Lounsbrough -

In one way or another, every mission that I have ever set out on to rescue myself is yet another mission that I end up needing to be rescued from. Hence, there is God.

Kambiz Shabankare -

Sometimes, in rare occasions, when I see a man respects a woman, treats her like another valuable human being, uses a proper language when talking to her and does not consider her only as a sex-toy. I feel proud of being a man. I feel grateful of belonging to a gender category as he is. However, the feeling is soon gone after seeing how men in general talk about women, disrespect them and insult them any way they can.

Robert Brault -

Do not call any work menial until you have watched a proud person do it.

Dada Bhagwan -

If you walk around proudly when someone greets you with respect or says, ‘welcome, welcome’, you will suffer a loss, right? Here, it was the other person’s duty [social obligation] to welcome you, but you shouldn’t fall short. So you should immediately check your balance-sheet (of karma) to find out where you sustained a loss!

Gift Gugu Mona -

Every day you have a new chapter to write about your journey of life. As you write that chapter, do it so well such that when others read it; you would still be proud of yourself.

Augusta Scattergood - Glory Be

Truth to tell, I'm right proud of Glory. She's standing up for what she believes is right. All of us should lead our children to do that, don't you know?

David Bellavia - House to House: An Epic Memoir of War

I will always hate war, but will be forever proud of mine.

M.F. Moonzajer -

If a man is proud of you in public, he will always be proud of you.

Shahidullah Shahid -

[Taliban spokesman on Malala Yousafzai]Malala Yousafzai targeted and criticized Islam. She was against Islam and we tried to kill her, and if we get a chance again we will definitely try to kill her, and we will feel proud killing her.

Kia Carrington-Russell -

Writing is like painting. You sketch it, add colour, add depth and detail. You give it a final layer and then hang it proudly.

Jennifer E. Smith - and Everything in Between

Clare's been called a lot of things- smart and funny, driven and talented- but memorable certainly isn't one of them. The most important things about her- the ones she's most proud of- are apparent only once you get to know her.

Kate C. Conner -

Lying isn't something you should be proud of, but be grateful if you've gained a talent for doing it correctly.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky - The Gentle Spirit

Oh, I have always been proud, I always wanted all or nothing! You see it was just because I am not one who will accept half a happiness, but always wanted all

Justin K. McFarlane Beau -

Even the proud in all their boasting, must fall silent before the wise.

Christina Engela - Fearotica: An Anthology of Erotic Horror

Willful ignorance is something to be ashamed of, not proud.

M.F. Moonzajer -

When we grow up we all will understand that we have made mistakes which we are not proud of, but some of those are worth committing all.

Gugu Mona -

Everyday you have a new chapter to write about your journey of life. As you write that chapter do it so well such that if others read it, you would still be proud of yourself.

Michael Rogers - Healing Monarchs

Cortax: “Sometimes, life doesn't work out the way you wanted or expected, but that's fine. Keep your head up, chest out, emotions and morals in check and be proud of the person you are. Don't let those unexpected surprises keep you from reaching your goals. And again, be proud, like I am, proud to see my son grow up into a man.

Uzoma Nnadi -

Pride is a human nature and it's good for people to be proud of themselves, achievements, etc. but too much of anything is not healthy. Humble is pride exhibited through humility, so be humble and prideful about being humble.

Amit Kalantri -

Most of the people don't see a big success in life, because small successes ignites ego issues in them.

Colleen Hoover - Hopeless

You need to be proud of the fact that you survived everything you went through as a child. Don't seperate yourself from that life. Embrace it, because I'm so fucking proud of you.

Holly Bourne - The Manifesto on How to be Interesting

Being interesting isn't important. But being happy is. As well as being a person you're proud of

Jennifer L. Armentrout - The Problem with Forever

I ate lunch with Keira today. Second day in a row,” I told him, then winced at how stupid that sounded.Rider’s grin turned into a full smile, transforming his handsome face into the kind of masculine beauty that was like a punch to the chest. “That’s really good, Mallory.” His voice dropped as he reached over, curving his hand over my arm. There was a near electric rush from his touch. “I’m proud of you. For real.”Giddiness surrounded my heart as I stared at his large hand, darker than my own. H

Mana'hil -

•• Arrogance and pride were the reasons Shaytaan was expelled from paradise. Do not let it be the reason you don't enter paradise.!!

Meg Cabot -

In a way, I was incrediibly proud of her (not that I had any intention of letting it show while I was beating the crap out of her).

Richelle E. Goodrich - Slaying Dragons

Pride is not your friend. He would have you think he is, that he affords you strength and courage, but in truth he robs you of your health and by slow, diluted degrees steals your might. He is a crafty and cunning liar who would have you think that stubborn, unapologetic, superior, boastful, and popular are admirable traits. Pride would convince you that being right is more crucial than being kind. He would have you sever relationships, even turn your back on family and friends rather than utter

Bangambiki Habyarimana - Pearls Of Eternity

If you are proud for bad reasons, shame waits around the corner

Ezra Taft Benson -

The proud cannot accept the authority of God giving direction to their lives. (See Helaman 12:6.) They pit their perceptions of truth against God’s great knowledge, their abilities versus God’s priesthood power, and their accomplishments against His mighty works.

Marie Lu - Champion

I'm prouder of him than I've ever been of myself - I'm proud of him for standing up to me

Joan Ambu -

Your Nationality or any other Affiliation isn’t written on your forehead or any visible part of your body. It is shown by the way you Pride Yourself.

Paul Bamikole -

I am not proud that i know so much. I am humbled that there is so much to learn, and i haven't been able to understand the little i have been priviledged to know.

Asma Naqi -

Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at your side, the traveler, and those whom your right hands possess (slaves). Indeed, Allah does not like those who are proud and boastful.[Al-Qur'an Surah Nisa 4:36]

Jenny Lawson - Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things

It was nice to call my parents and proudly tell them, "My lady garden is going viral." In hindsight, that may have been a poor choice of phrasing.

Rawi Hage - Carnival

Nothing to be proud of, nothing to regret.

Bryant McGill - Voice of Reason

Your personal declaration of will is the first step in a seemingly impossible journey.

Tom Giaquinto -

Every night I tell my children all of the things that I love about them. I tell them how proud I am of their accomplishments and how much better our lives have been since they were born. I hope they will always realize how much they are loved and valued. I feel so blessed that they are in my life.

Anna Godbersen - Envy

Henry closed his eyes and imagined the sweet petulant woundedness with which she had stared at him on the beach. He felt a little proud that she could love him.

Aditi Mathur Kumar - Soldier and Spice - An Army Wife's Life

We are all regular people, Pia,’ she laughs. ‘But we are notregular wives.

Adolf Hitler - Mein Kampf

Be proud of your people when you don't have to be ashamed of any of its social classes.

Joe Mari Fadrigalan -

Don't hide yourself. Stand up, keep your head high and show them what you got!

Joyce Rachelle -

Much of someone's real character lies in what they don't say about themselves.

Denis Markell - Click Here to Start

It seems like the best escape games come from Japan for some reason. It makes me proud.

Mac Canoza -

WORSHIP LEADERSHIP.Mere talents does not give glory to God but a humble heart.

Sivaprakash Sidhu -

Things happened to the worst, I've lost many things and I've got many things but the precious thing I have with me right now is "having me still". I love myself. I love myself unconditionally. I feel proud about myself. Now I'm living without limited because "I have me".

Ana Monnar - Express Yourself 101 For Your Eyes Only

Good for you and be proud of yourself because you have your priorities in order. Be proud of yourself if you are responsible, reliable, persistent, and take your job and education seriously.

Damon Throop -

It is easy to tell confidence from pride. Confidence lifts, encourages, helps, and is full of gratitude. Pride demeans, mocks, destroys, and is bitter and resentful.

Tammy Ferebee -

Don’t aspire to be the next somebody else. Be proud and embrace being the first and only you!

Mouloud Benzadi -

Most of the problems in life are because:We misunderstand people's intentions, We don't listen and jump to conclusions, Then we are too proud to apologise and too stubborn to forgive.

Charles Dickens - Little Dorrit: Volume 1

He had a certain air of being a handsome man--which he was not; and a certain air of being a well-bred man--which he was not. It was mere swagger and challenge; but in this particular, as in many others, blustering assertion goes for proof, half over the world.

Ольга Кобилянська - Nature

A storm ravaged among the spruces and shook them, and it made them even stronger. The prouder did they raise their tops the next morning and bathe them in the golden sunrays. They deserved to stretch up to the clouds and be proud.

Brandon Sanderson - Steelheart

The buzzing was like the eager purr of a muscle car that had just been started, but left in neutral. That was another of Cody’s metaphors for it; I’d said the sensation felt like an unbalanced washing machine filled with a hundred epileptic chimpanzees. Pretty proud of that one.

Jason Winchester -

And just like a midsummer nights breeze, she ran away, into the moonlight, a fox, proud and strong. The lone wolf walked away, saddened she was gone.

M.F. Moonzajer - A moment with God ; Poetry

You must be very proud the whole city crowded with your lovers.

Bob Newhart -

I'm most proud of the longevity of my marriage, my kids, and my grandchildren. If you don't have that, you really don't have very much.

Brock Osweiler -

For Mr. Elway to take me in the second round and show that trust that he has in me and the upside he thinks I have, I want to go out and there and prove him right. I want to be able to have him look back 10 years from now, 15 years from now, and have him be very proud about that selection and let him know that he did make the right selection.

Ralph Waldo Emerson -

Flowers... are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world.

Narendra Modi -

The diversity of India, of our civilization, is actually a thing of beauty, which is something we are extremely proud of.

Kate Reardon -

No matter how irrelevant social class now is, even the most eager egalitarian must be quietly proud that the posh English rose is still an industry standard for peerlessly sophisticated beauty.

George Lucas -

One thing about 'Star Wars' that I'm really proud of is that it expands the imagination. That's why I like the 'Star Wars' toys.

Baruch Spinoza -

It may easily come to pass that a vain man may become proud and imagine himself pleasing to all when he is in reality a universal nuisance.

Carly Fiorina -

The truth is, I'm proud of the life I've lived so far, and though I've made my share of mistakes, I have no regrets.

Nathan Lane -

Sure I think it is healthy to speak the truth, and be who you are, and be proud of that.

Donald Trump -

We will make America strong again. We will make America proud again. We will make America safe again. And we will make America great again.

Gene Luen Yang -

Ch'in Shih-huang is the first emperor of China. He united seven separate kingdoms into a single nation. He built the Great Wall and was buried with the terra-cotta soldiers. The Chinese have mixed feelings about him. They're proud of the nation he created, but he was a maniacal tyrant.

Kevin Rudd -

These are important reforms. Infrastructure, education, health, hospitals, closing the gap with indigenous Australians. Also the Apology to the first Australians. As Prime Minister of the country I am proud of each and every one of these achievements.

James Lankford -

I am proud to join the many state legislators, governors, businessmen and hard-working Americans who have worked to build support and momentum for the idea of the Health Care Compact, and I am proud to introduce the common-sense bill for this sensible solution.

Robert Baden-Powell -

The knowledge that we have brother scouts working in the same uniform, to the same ends, in the same way, in all corners of the Empire, cannot but make scouts proud of their brotherhood, and cannot fail to bring them into closer sympathy.

David Cassidy -

I was always really proud of the fact that I had a very positive influence as a role model.

Siobhan Fallon Hogan -

I'm always praying for a part that would be something that I could be really proud of, in which I could use the gifts God gave me in a positive way.

Kat Graham -

I'm an activist. I'm a proud activist. So I want to be someone who is pro-black and pro-Africa and still be somebody that has positive influence.

Trisha Yearwood -

I never want to record something that I'm not proud of just because I think it might be a big hit. There's no positive about that because if you record a song you hate and it's a big hit, then you're singing a song every night that you hate. And if you record a song that you hate and it isn't a hit, then you sold out for no reason.

Dean Karnazes -

I've raced on all seven continents at least twice. I've probably run thousands of races. But the single race that I'm most proud is a 10K. Yes, a 10K. I ran it with my daughter on her 10th birthday.

Kevin James -

I want to do movies that I'm proud of where my kids, at some point, can see and I can feel comfortable sitting there watching it with them. And just that move people. That make people feel a little bit better about themselves when they leave the theatre.

Kristen Stewart -

It's a funny thing: You want so badly for people to see what you do - you're proud of it - and I like the effect that movies have on people. But the attention can also make me uncomfortable.

Jason Reitman -

I hate movies that tell people what to think. I'm proud that Democrats thought 'Thank You For Smoking' was their film and Republicans thought it was theirs. I'm proud that pro-choice people thought 'Juno' was their film and pro-life people thought it was theirs.

Karan Johar -

'The Lunchbox' is the kind of cinema that is true to its word and not cluttered or corrupted by some of the mainstream pre-requisites. I love the way I make movies, but there are certain stories that need to be told in a certain way, and 'The Lunchbox' is that movie, and I'm so proud to present this movie.

Allison Janney -

I'd like to make really important movies, like American Beauty. I was really proud to be a part of that movie.

Garth Brooks -

Stand straight, walk proud, have a little faith.

Zaha Hadid -

I am equally proud of all of my architectural projects. It's always rewarding to see an ambitious design become reality.

Kellan Lutz -

What I've learned from different designers is that it's key to be true to who you are and your vision. That's always been my line of thinking. Working through the whole design process, I don't want to create something I wouldn't be proud to wear.

David Cameron -

I am very proud to have kept my commitment to introduce the married couples' tax allowance. I think it will prove very popular. I think it's absolutely right that we recognise marriage in the tax system properly, and I would like to see that expanded.

Goldie Hawn -

I'm extremely proud of my daughter. She's done amazing work. She's worked on herself, which I think is important.