Appreciation Quotations | Page 6

The collector walks with blinders on; he sees nothing but the prize. In fact, the acquisitive instinct is incompatible with true appreciation of beauty.

You can’t just write and write and put things in a drawer. They wither without the warm sun of someone else’s appreciation.

Thanksgiving creates abundance.

I'm a big kid. I never lost my childlike appreciation of things. Too many people lock it out and throw their toys away and say, okay, I'm gonna grow up and be grumpy and miserable and not think about the magical side of things anymore -- and I can't seem to stop doing that.

Respect...is appreciation of the separateness of the other person, of the ways in which he or she is unique.

If the concept of consciousness were to fall to science, what would happen to our sense of moral agency and free will? If conscious experience were reduced somehow to mere matter in motion, what would happen to our appreciation of love and pain and dreams and joy? If conscious human beings were just animated material objects, how could anything we do to them be right or wrong?

I have great appreciation for people who do anything well. I think that it's very difficult to do what you do well.

If the people in a relationship were able to get rid of this torment within and replace it with happiness, love, and a sense of well-being, they would never think to hurt another human being. They would be filled with an understanding of others and an appreciation of others and have an ability to reconcile differences without any violence whatsoever, to reconcile differences in a very loving way, a very happy way.

Transcending gives a human being a chance to think before acting. And experiencing this beautiful treasury within gets rid of torment and replaces it with happiness, inner peace, creativity intelligence, love, energy. This fuels a real good life and fuels an appreciation for all human beings. It's so powerful and it's a blessing for humanity.

Cooking is a caring and nurturing act. It's kind of the ultimate gift for someone, to cook for them. It creates all this beautiful stuff, conversation, appreciation, romance. All the most important things in life you do around a dinner table.

Real estate is still a great investment opportunity for households. Price appreciation will continue. It may not be at 20%. It may ... even go down to 5%.

The steady improvement in [home] sales will support price appreciation...[despite] all the wild projections by academics, Wall Street analysts, and others in the media.

I still felt fondness for her - fondness, that pleasant, detached mix of admiration and sentiment, appreciation and nostalgia.

We’ve been fighting about gay marriage for what, 15-20 years now. Is there any evidence that fighting gay marriage is contributing to a greater appreciation among the broad society of the marital institution? Is there any evidence that the re-institutionalization of marriage is happening as a result of opposing gay marriage? And the best answer I can give to that is 'no.'

A lot of people that I know are bugged with the idea that they have got to have an audience, or they have got to be liked. I think the more that you fall into that trap it makes your own life harder to come to terms with, because an audience appreciation is only going to be periodic at the best of times.

All you have to do [to win a Pulitzer Prize] is spend your life running from one awful place to another, write about every horrible thing you see. The civilized world reads about it, then forgets it, but pats you on the head for doing it and gives you a reward as appreciation for changing nothing.

Always remember, everyone is hungry for praise and starving for honest appreciation.

Let me recommend that periodically you and I offer a prayer in which we only give thanks and express gratitude. Ask for nothing; simply let our souls rejoice and strive to communicate appreciation with all the energy of our hearts.

Everyone deserves love and appreciation. If there is someone in the world whom we do not love, it is our blessing to work this out within ourselves. A very key spiritual principle, echoed in the Cayce readings as well as mainstream psychology, is that whatever we see in others that makes us angry, sad or jealous is a reflection of an issue we have in ourselves. If we can learn to love, respect and forgive ourselves, then we will not be angered and offended by what we see in others.

Those who always have a sense of appreciation and gratitude never reach an impasse in life.

Life can unfold unlimitedly as long as we have a heart of appreciation and an undefeated mind.

Sometimes we complain without thinking much of it, but the frightening thing about complaining is that every time we do, a cloud descends over our heart, and our hope, appreciation and joy gradually wane.

Failure on the other hand is infectious. The world is full of charming failures (for all charming people have something to conceal, usually their total dependence on the appreciation of others) and unless the writer is quite ruthless with these amiable footlers, they will drag him down with them.

To set but a low value upon toast is to expose one's deficiencies in right appreciation.

Nothing tires a man more than to be grateful all the time.

There are a lot of people in this boat together. We have a lot of empathy for our neighbors who are affected by these fires. We also have a strong appreciation for the firefighters who are giving it their all.

When John finishes his current suspension, if he is serious about becoming a referee, it might give him a greater appreciation of the difficulties that go with the job.

With a field of cycling teams that is clearly considered world-caliber, fans have shown their excitement and appreciation for the race by attending in record numbers. With each day of racing becoming more exciting and dramatic, it is clear that the coverage, word-of-mouth and results have established this race as one of the greatest sporting events held in recent years.

The way you come to fully appreciate the infusion of the Spirit is to more and more come fully into the moment, where this moment is enough.

We visited some dealers together and she bought a number of things during that trip. It was wonderful. I was really impressed by the good eyes she has, as we call 'good eyes.' Very sharp appreciation of good paintings.

We would like to extend our appreciation to the cooperating landowners and the agencies that have provided additional funding to make this project a success so far, ... We are also looking for landowners who are interested in funding for projects to repair the shoreline of Elm Lake itself, or its many tributaries that may have been damaged by heavy rains in May and June.

There has been a slower sales pace in certain markets in which we operate, and price appreciation in these markets has moderated relative to the appreciation experienced in the past few years.

We knew the kid of appreciation we had been seeing in some markets was not sustainable over the long term.

We got into (this business) for the love of wine. We just really enjoy a wide, wide range of wines and have an appreciation of many types of wines.

To the extent that we have a better understanding of the brain, we will have a richer appreciation of ourselves, of our fellow men and of society and, in fact, of the whole world and its problems.

to the Bride and Groom Congratulations on the termination of your isolation and may I express an appreciation of your determination to end the desperation and frustration which has caused you so much consternation in giving you the inspiration to make a combination to bring an accumulation to the population.

With China, India, Russia and other developing countries growing in market importance, recognition and appreciation of a brand name will not only help gain market share but also open up many, many opportunities for development.

With any mission trip, I want them to come back with more appreciation for what they have.

YKK is a great member of our industrial community. We cannot adequately express our appreciation and excitement for these 200 new positions at the Dublin plant. This is not only great for YKK, but for the future of Laurens County and the state of Georgia.

This will definitely add to pressure, especially from lawmakers in the U.S. for further appreciation of the yuan.

The passage of time and Public Storage's price appreciation has allowed Public Storage to seal a deal that is not materially different from the one offered last July.

This recovery we're in is gradual. We're seeing a real measured pace of absorption, rent appreciation and vacancy decline.

When you look around the world and you consider the factors of the environment, climate, amenities, risk and appreciation, Miami ranks way high up there.

We will need to find a new chairman and secretary and I would like to extend my appreciation to both of them for all their hard work over the years.

We are excited to be backing Carlos. For most of us, foosball is a fun pastime but when you see it played at its highest level as Carlos plays it you gain a higher appreciation for the game, ... Now that I'm living in Costa Rica, I can see first-hand how excited people are for Carlos, who took on the best in the world and beat all but one. He's a true local hero.

Figure out who is driving revenues and profits in the various business units, and get close to those people. Get an appreciation for what their priorities and problems are, and be willing to act as a sounding board. Once you become known outside your area, the board will hear about it, and begin to see you as someone who can handle more than what's on your plate right now.

expressed appreciation for the tremendous effort China has put into this matter.

Fan Appreciation Night. We wanted to do something outrageous for our fans.

The government's aim in carrying out duties is not for the Nobel or other awards. But if there is appreciation (for the work), we will be glad.

To quote copiously and well requires taste, judgment and erudition, a feeling for the beautiful, an appreciation of the noble, and a sense of the profound

While we believe there are some near-term risks to earnings upside due to the transition to Intel processors in the first half calendar 2006, we believe several fundamental positives position Apple for continued growth and share price appreciation over the long-term.

While the recovery above the break-even threshold is a relief, it remains well back of the highs set in the fourth quarter and we would suspect that the appreciation in the Canadian dollar is restraining optimism.

We wanted to ensure that the industry and the consumer had the opportunity to walk away from the experience with a better appreciation of the wine industry as it is today.

To show your appreciation of generosity you should not finish all the food. If you finish, the host might misinterpret that they have not provided enough.

To my mom, any success for me is success for you!

This whole bid process has been a great experience for me personally. It's given me an even deeper appreciation of how much hockey means to such a broad cross-section of the Ottawa community. I felt it was very important for us to bring a strong delegation to Calgary. I'm confident we gave Hockey Canada and the site selection committee a lot to ponder on why the nation's capital would be the perfect backdrop for hosting the World Juniors.

This type of hit in this setting is a dream come true, ... It was a moment that was too short-lived and I won't have an appreciation for it for a long time.

What is it that separates human beings from the so-called lower animals? Well, as I see it, its exactly one half-dozen significant things: Humor, Imagination, Eroticism- as opposed to the mindless, instinctive mating of glowworms or raccoons- Spirituality, Rebelliousness, and Aesthetics, an appreciation of beauty for its own sake.

We knew he was in failing health, and we wanted fans to have an opportunity to show their appreciation with their ovation. Often, announcers don't get to enjoy the live reaction to their words or voice, and we had an opportunity to provide that to him. It was a memorable moment.

We just (held) our annual appreciation dinner for volunteers, and there over 700 (there), ... And we have so many people interested in art and all that. So I'm sure we'll have no trouble finding another 100 or so to help us with this.

Uncertainty surrounding Oracle's model does not give us confidence that the company can continue to grow earnings at a rate that would drive 20 percent or better stock-price appreciation into 2002.

You guys rock, I mean, come on... You really show your appreciation big-time right in your face, and that's what KISS has always been about.

Whatever you do, make it an offering to me -- the food you eat, the sacrifices you make, the help you give, even your suffering.

What's fantastic is that there's a real growing appreciation for performance-capture technology as a tool for acting.

With less appreciation, consumers will be less able to tap into home equity loans to finance their purchases, which could put a damper on the national economy.

Weight is something with which many of us struggle, including me, so I have a special appreciation for the educational, physical and emotional value of diet, exercise and other elements of healthier living.

We expected what we are seeing in the third quarter data, which is a moderating of appreciation that, over time, is likely to bring prices back into line with the economic fundamentals that support them, particularly incomes.

We see a slowing in home-price appreciation. But some markets could see a significant decline.

We don't work to get a Nobel or any other prize. But we'd be very delighted with any appreciation of our work.

You get a real appreciation of what we as a people once were ? and can be, ... All of this is very emotionally satisfying to me.

This offer is superior. This offer promises a higher price, stock with better appreciation potential, commitments to do what it takes to avoid antitrust concerns, and a firm timeline.

When consumers realize they can no longer expect that appreciation bonus to subsidize their consumption habits, they will very likely pull back on spending.

Washington wine education is a very important component of the Taste Washington experience. The line-up of speakers and seminars this year is unparalleled, and will undoubtedly help wine lovers at all levels of learning develop a greater appreciation for Washington wines.

We are very excited about this partnership with The Beijing Center, as it will provide unique learning experiences and lasting memories for our students. This will open up endless opportunities in building different global initiatives, taking advantage of all Loyola locations, including Rome and Chicago. We plan on developing travel excursion programs, interacting with locals and developing an appreciation for vastly different cultures and rich history.

We are going to find the worst price corrections in the markets that have had the most explosive appreciation in the last three years. And guess what? Sarasota is one of the top five in the country.

Earth is a little-known planet. We have little appreciation for what we're doing. ... We are flying blind,

Besides the aesthetics, besides teaching an appreciation of T.S. Eliot, a basic need is fulfilled when you teach English at CUNY.

Because Iranians have had to fight so long and painfully for political freedom, they have a deep appreciation for its value - perhaps deeper than many in the West who take their electoral rights for granted.

At that point in my career, I didn't have an appreciation how difficult the transition is for young players to the big leagues. It's fortunate that everything's kind of broken right, that we've lived up to expectations. But that was a lofty expectation to place on the public here - no one's allowed me to forget that I gave that.

Communication was tough, but we always sensed there was a feeling of appreciation. There was always a crowd of kids wherever we were. They were the best act in town.

Diligent practice and preparation in the next two months, along with their classes with Mr. Leck, will transform our children into artistic musicians. It's my desire as their teacher that they be inspired to continue to develop their musical talents and develop a lifelong appreciation of great music.

Contrary to logic, people were hoping the Fed would change their bias to a neutral stance. Part of the exuberance earlier was an increased appreciation of the likelihood that we would have a president-elect before the market opens on Monday.

Customers will get a real understanding and appreciation of the Harley-Davidson lifestyle.

And we, as the athletic department, like to bring our coaches out to the fans in just an effort of appreciation and letting people interact with our coaches.

Electronic Arts is up 40 percent since the company reported second-quarter results on July 25. Though this has occurred faster than we expected, we are confident that there is still plenty of room for appreciation as we approach the Oct. 27 launch of PlayStation 2.

Ed's unique abilities and formidable track record, along with his deep understanding of and appreciation for the things that make FAO Schwarz so different and so wonderful, make him an unusually good fit for this role.

Ed had a lot of love and appreciation for Oregon State, and he was very much interested in our basketball program. He'd come to practice a couple of times a year, and I'd see him at Beaver Huddles in Salem. It was an honor to get to know Ed. He's one of the first true legends in Oregon State basketball and he'll be forever remembered.

During this period he has always been extremely fair in working with us to keep the cost at a minimum while providing maximum exposure. He was instrumental in developing an Air Force Reserve Player of the Game' award presented at all home games. He has promoted Military Appreciation Days and first pitch opportunities for all branches of the military. His patriotism is second to none, and his marketing expertise has greatly benefited the 302nd Airlift Wing recruiting effort over the past ten years.

Even at the end of the game, you can see what he gives you, that extra two, three yards. I have so much appreciation for him, more than I can even express. We've been through a lot together.

Five percent on its own would be good news. That's a good rate of appreciation and reflects a strong housing market.

Following a period of rapid price appreciation it is not unusual to see physical buyers withdraw and wait for signs of stabilization or a correction before returning to the market.

Fashion is something I've always been interested in... I used to watch the Oscars but paid no attention to the awards... It wasn't until I started attending red carpet events and was flown out to Paris for my first show, and saw how much is put into it all, that I had this new appreciation for everything.

There's a disconnect between appreciation and funding for our Native Hawaiian artists and arts community.

There's no way we can express our appreciation to all these that have participated. Everybody that's just given and given. Can't express how much this means to us.

The United States Coast Guard has expressed their appreciation of our contribution to the relief efforts.

It would be healthy for the U.S. housing market if the rate of price appreciation slows and gives income growth a chance to catch up to it, like we've seen in areas like Boston,

It wouldn't be a giant leap of imagination for them to consider selling all of it. Even if they sold all of it, it's not clear that will generate significant stock appreciation for Time Warner.

The rise in inventory means that buyers will have a wider choice available to them, and the significant price appreciation over October last year shows that demand is still there, as markets continues to balance themselves. Buyers know that housing is a good investment.

The robust appreciation rates are striking both in terms of their magnitude and in their geographic scope. However, they are likely unsustainable given the underlying inflation rate, income growth and other factors,

It would be over-egging our own capabilities to pretend we had instantaneous appreciation of what was happening.