Admiration is a profound emotion that transcends boundaries, cultures, and generations. It’s the profound recognition of excellence, virtue, or talent in others, stirring within us a sense of reverence and respect. From the words of philosophers to the musings of poets, admiration has been a central theme in human expression, reflecting our innate appreciation for the exceptional qualities we encounter in the world around us. Whether it’s the brilliance of an artist’s stroke, the wisdom of a mentor’s counsel, or the courage of a leader’s actions, admiration connects us to something greater, inspiring us to strive for greatness ourselves. It’s a sentiment that uplifts, motivates, and reminds us of the boundless potential residing within each individual.
Within the tapestry of human experience, admiration weaves threads of connection and inspiration, fostering bonds that transcend differences and unite us in our shared appreciation for excellence. It’s in the moments of admiration that we find ourselves humbled by the sheer brilliance of human achievement and resilience, recognizing the beauty and worth inherent in every individual. Through admiration, we celebrate the triumphs of the human spirit and acknowledge the myriad contributions that enrich our lives and shape our collective journey. As we navigate the complexities of existence, admiration serves as a guiding light, illuminating the path towards personal growth, empathy, and understanding. It’s a timeless sentiment that echoes through the annals of history, reminding us of the power of acknowledging and celebrating the extraordinary in ourselves and others.
When I first met Mandela, we did not discuss anything of substance; we just felt each other out. He spent a long time expressing his admiration for the Boer generals and how ingenious they were during the Anglo-Boer war. F. W. de Klerk
I act and perform in hopes of getting attention and admiration. Tia Carrere
A student never forgets an encouraging private word, when it is given with sincere respect and admiration. William Lyon Phelps
You can sell millions of records, be showered with all this love and admiration and still feel despised and unwanted. That’s what I felt. I’ve made a lot of mistakes I’m not proud of. Scott Stapp
Our admiration of fine writing will always be in proportion to its real difficulty and its apparent ease. Charles Caleb Colton
I still have admiration for the vast majority of police officers, but there is no denying that some are guilty of mistreating the people they are supposed to serve. Max Boot
Maybe you are the ‘cool’ generation If coolness means a capacity to stay calm and use your head in the service of ends passionately believed in, then it has my admiration. Kingman Brewster, Jr.
Drawing must seek interest, not admiration. Because admiration wears quickly. John Howe
I leave CNN with the utmost respect, love and admiration for the company and everyone who works here. This has been my family and shared endeavor for the past 27 years, and I am forever grateful and proud of all that we have accomplished. Christiane Amanpour
Military officers from different countries, when they meet each other, tend to sort of fall in love, become mutual admiration societies, at the expense of realities. William Odom
If you want to give up the admiration of thousands of men for the distain of one, go ahead, get married. Katharine Hepburn
Confidence is something I hope to instill in my son, Taylor, who is studying classical civilisation at Exeter University and is a brilliant hockey player. His mum and I have parted, but I have nothing but admiration for her. Robson Green
I have a great deal of respect and admiration for people who put themselves on the line. Major Owens
Ignorance is the mother of admiration. George Chapman
My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind. Albert Einstein
I have the utmost admiration for makeup artists. It’s truly magical what they can accomplish with their materials. The face and the body are really their canvas. Richard Phillips
Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful. Ann Landers
When the Islamic revolution began in 1979 under the leadership of Ayatollah Khomeini, it aroused considerable admiration in the Arab street. It presented a model of organised popular action that deposed one of the region’s most tyrannical regimes. The people of the region discerned in this revolution new hope for freedom and change. Wadah Khanfar
Carlos Valderrama was the one I admired most, really. At the time, he was a top player, and I had a lot of admiration for him. I met him once, and he’s a great person, someone who provided the country with a lot of joy. He was a very intelligent footballer who could create something out of nothing as well as score goals. James Rodriguez
I hold the utmost respect and admiration for the coaches in this league, so to be recognized by my peers is an incredible honor. Monty Williams
There are two kinds of artists in this world; those that work because the spirit is in them, and they cannot be silent if they would, and those that speak from a conscientious desire to make apparent to others the beauty that has awakened their own admiration. Anna Katharine Green
At a deep psychological level, convincing young people that they will get the respect, admiration, love that they are looking for through consumerism is a manipulation of a deep human instinct to want to belong. Helena Norberg-Hodge
I remember years ago being on the set of ‘Dreamcatcher’ and not only did I have such great admiration for Morgan Freeman and was just thrilled to be around him, I was struck by the fact that he seemed to be having perhaps more fun than I was at his job. And I thought, ‘Well, that’s very promising.’ Timothy Olyphant
My admiration for the phenomenon of Alcoholics Anonymous is boundless. Mercedes McCambridge
There has also been much love, joy, evidence of admiration, there has never been one without the other. Isabelle Adjani
At a certain point he was very popular, from THE RAVEN. He was never fully appreciated, never made the money, and you know he was looked upon with admiration by some people, but also as an oddball. But that was his point. John Astin
I used to love watching him as a player, so it is a joy to play alongside him. I might take the mickey out of him, but deep down I have so much admiration for him. Robbie Keane
I don’t deal well with admiration if it’s for something I haven’t done. Other than exist. Lisa Marie Presley
We must always remember with gratitude and admiration the first sailors who steered their vessels through storms and mists, and increased our knowledge of the lands of ice in the South. Roald Amundsen
In any court-like environment of power, you will inevitably find people who are drawn to those who are successful or powerful, not out of admiration, but out of secret envy. Robert Greene
I have an admiration for Mr. Eastwood that borders on the kind that I have for the Grand Canyon. Like it, he is craggy, worn, awesomely impressive and unique, a living four-star tourist attraction that, in the formulaic words of the Guide Michelin, ‘vaut le voyage.’ Michael Korda
We reserve our deepest respect and admiration for those who volunteer for service and give their lives to help keep our nation secure. Mitt Romney
He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter. John Burroughs
Putin really assumed that once Trump – who had such clear admiration for him – was elected, it would be convenient for Trump to change the relationship with Russia profoundly and instantly. Masha Gessen
I would love to have dinner with Jay-Z and Beyonce. I think we would have a lot to chat about. I like them both so much, and I love them as a couple. I like that they are both at the top of their game – and that they have a mutual respect and admiration for each other. Gayle King
Trump’s hate-filled rhetoric, blatant chauvinism, mean bullying, and open admiration of authoritarian rulers are more than just hints of what’s to come if he is elected. Max Joseph
I have all the admiration in the world for somebody like Bono, who really puts himself on the line and tries actively to do something about our world situation. David Bowie
Admittedly great though these reasons be, they are not the principal grounds, that is, those which may rightfully claim for themselves the privilege of the highest admiration. Giovanni Pico della Mirandola
Admiration is the daughter of ignorance. Benjamin Franklin
Hey, it’s tough not to have a ton of admiration for the fans of Baltimore. And, for it me, it’s because they are such a hard-working, blue-collar fan base that loves football. Joe Flacco
I love live performance and have huge admiration for people who can really do it. It’s the same with music: I’ll play a record and think that I’m not really into country or ragga. But, if it’s live and the musicians are good, I’ll listen to pretty much anything. Helen McCrory
Our love, our gratitude, our admiration for our men and women in uniform, our veterans and their families – all of that is bigger than any one party or any one election. Michelle Obama
This year, as we celebrate the 230th anniversary of America’s independence, please remember the symbols that are sacred to this country. Fly Old Glory high and show your respect and admiration for this great nation and the values we hold dear. Kenny Marchant
I have a lot of admiration for those who build tactical systems, but I always thought the most important thing a good coach must do is build the team around the characteristics of his players. Claudio Ranieri
Too little is it considered, while we gaze on aristocratic beauty, how much good food, soft lying, warm wrapping, ease of mind, have to do with the attractions which command our admiration. Samuel Lover
Admiration and familiarity are strangers. George Sand
I always wanted to be a surgeon, because I had a lot of admiration for my father, who is also a surgeon. I also wanted to be a heart surgeon. That was motivated by the fact that my young aunt, a sister of my dad, died in her early 20s of a correctable heart disease. Magdi Yacoub
Whatever our creed, we stand with admiration before the sublime character of Jesus. E. Stanley Jones
But the admiration for Jackson was by no means confined to his own soldiers and to his own section. Daniel H. Hill
Kissinger celebrants inevitably point to two things to justify their admiration: an opening to China – ‘rapprochement’ – and improved relations with the Soviet Union – detente – which included SALT, a historic arms-limitation treaty. Greg Grandin
I have tremendous admiration for everyone who enters the political arena so long as their goal is to do what they believe is right for the people of New York. George Pataki
I have admiration for people who can do it well – the guys who wrote ‘Cheers’ and ‘Frasier.’ They created sort of a blissful comedic universe. Theresa Rebeck
A mixture of admiration and pity is one of the surest recipes for affection. Arthur Helps
I admire Akira Kurosawa. I have a deep admiration for him and I would love to make films like that. Takashi Miike
There is an innocence in admiration; it is found in those to whom it has never yet occurred that they, too, might be admired some day. Friedrich Nietzsche
The earth incites the wonder and admiration of man even though he is imperfect and his understanding greatly limited. Joseph Franklin Rutherford
Between flattery and admiration there often flows a river of contempt. Minna Antrim
No man is offended by another man’s admiration of the woman he loves; it is the woman only who can make it a torment. Jane Austen
I’m not anybody’s judge; I don’t know what motivates people to do what they do. But I have a lot of admiration for anybody who can start with absolutely nothing and make a little something out of it. Wilford Brimley
We all shared an admiration of Debussy both as a musician and as sort of an icon for the 20th century. It seemed like an interesting idea to go right back 100 years to find the source of some new ideas now. Anne Dudley
And as a child I was filled with passionate admiration for acts of civic courage I had seen performed by an elderly military doctor, who was a friend of my family. Rene Cassin
When a benevolent mind contemplates the republic of Lycurgus, its admiration is mixed with a degree of horror. Thomas Day
We always had a lot of admiration for feminists who were out there trying to change things for the better for women, who were trying to find equality in the workplace and at home. Nancy Wilson
Admiration is a very short-lived passion, that immediately decays upon growing familiar with its object. Joseph Addison
We were probably the last people in the country to get a VCR and we didn’t have cable. There wasn’t any admiration of glamour, no, ‘I want to look like them or have that lifestyle’, because everyone in my town had the same lifestyle. So I didn’t think, ‘Ooh, a movie star’s birthday!’ I just thought, ‘What?’ Christina Hendricks
If we want girls to receive positive reinforcement for early acts of leadership, let’s discourage bossy behavior along with banning bossy labels. That means teaching girls to engage in behaviors that earn admiration before they assert their authority. Adam Grant
I am convinced that our movement will be more demoralized and weakened by blind and uncritical admiration than by frank admission of past mistakes. Marie Louise
A lady’s imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment. Jane Austen
I have health. I have a wonderful support system. I have the admiration of millions of strangers, which I do not underestimate. Kathleen Turner
I had a long time admiration for the Jewish people. Especially with their long time of courage, taking so much abuse for so long. I was only seven years old, but I could easily see the ungodly treatment that the white folks were handing the poor Jewish family whom I worked for. Louis Armstrong
I acquired an admiration for Japanese culture, art, and architecture, and learned of the existence of the game of GO, which I still play. Philip Warren Anderson
My dad had the greatest admiration for MacArthur when they were working together in Washington before the Philippines. And Dad used to talk with absolute awe about MacArthur’s brain. John Eisenhower
Glamour is an imaginative process that creates a specific emotional response: a sharp mixture of projection, longing, admiration, and aspiration. It evokes an audience’s hopes and dreams and makes them seem attainable, all the while maintaining enough distance to sustain the fantasy. Virginia Postrel
Our admiration of the antique is not admiration of the old, but of the natural. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Admiration, n. Our polite recognition of another’s resemblance to ourselves. Ambrose Bierce
Though familiarity may not breed contempt, it takes off the edge of admiration. William Hazlitt
I had great admiration for the election of President Obama. I believe that the U.S. at that moment showed tremendous capacity to show that it is a great nation, and it surprised the world. It may be very difficult to be able to elect a black president in the U.S. – as it was very difficult to elect a woman president in Brazil. Dilma Rousseff
Of all the Beauties, it is that which attracts the most lasting Admiration, gives the greatest Charm to every thing we say or do, and renders us amiable in every Station, and thro’ every Stage of Life. Eliza Haywood
The poet never asks for admiration; he wants to be believed. Jean Cocteau
I’ve had the privilege of working with Bono for the past few years in the One Campaign to fight AIDS and hunger and disease around the world. Bono is an Irishman and a great humanitarian. And I remember him telling me of his admiration for America. Mike Huckabee
Cats have it all – admiration, an endless sleep, and company only when they want it. Rod McKuen
Justice must be done in investigating the tragic death of Mr. Freddie Gray. His family deserves our deepest sympathy and respect for their loss, and our admiration for their courage in calling us, as a city, to act as our better selves. Martin O’Malley
Indians have a big problem with alcohol and drugs. I grew up with an admiration for their culture and was sensitive to their problems. Kirstie Alley
What I have known with respect to myself, has tended much to lessen both my admiration, and my contempt, of others. Joseph Priestley
I would say that awards are for children. Because children need a tangible representation of their achievement. And as adults, you have to settle for the respect and admiration of your peers. T. J. Miller
The highest admiration I have for my colleagues is not for someone in a studio in New York but for somebody on the ground in places that they’ve gone to fight to tell the story. Charlie Rose
The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth and privilege. Charles Kuralt
As much as I converse with sages and heroes, they have very little of my love and admiration. I long for rural and domestic scene, for the warbling of birds and the prattling of my children. John Adams
There are charms made only for distant admiration. Samuel Johnson
Veterans Day is an acknowledgment that those willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country – and their families – deserve our admiration and respect today and every day. Elizabeth Esty
Having stared into the abyss of what it actually means for your life to be the leader of a political party, I’m just full of admiration and respect for anyone who wants to do it. Layla Moran
Someone like David Tennant is able to embrace people’s love for ‘Doctor Who’ in a totally positive way. I have huge admiration for people who are able to do that. Romola Garai
Doctor Who’ is a great part and I grew up with the series, but I’ve never done anything more than express my admiration for it. Adrian Lester
Modern parents want to nurture so skillfully that Mother Nature will gasp in admiration at the marvels their parenting produces from the soft clay of children. George Will
By adversity are wrought the greatest works of admiration, and all the fair examples of renown, out of distress and misery are grown. Samuel Daniel
When my trust fund ran out, I panicked. I have a lot of admiration for the kids who come to the big city with nothing and make it. James St. James
Oscar Wilde always makes me smile – with respect and admiration. His short stories prove that it is possible to be both sarcastic, even cynical, but deeply compassionate. Just seeing the cover of one of Wilde’s books in a bookshop makes me smile. Orhan Pamuk
Know yourself. Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful. Ann Landers
Every Fourth of July, our Declaration of Independence is produced, with a sublime indignation, to set forth the tyranny of the mother country and to challenge the admiration of the world. But what a pitiful detail of grievances does this document present in comparison with the wrongs which our slaves endure! William Lloyd Garrison
I just play it safe when it comes to television because it is WWE’s intellectual property. But it is literally my legal name, like on my ID. My name hasn’t been Cody Runnels since I was 17. But it’s theirs. At no point would I ever want to go into a courtroom with a company I have love and admiration for. Cody Rhodes