Proud Quotes

Shy and proud men are more liable than any others to fall into the hands of parasites and creatures of low character. For in the intimacies which are formed by shy men, they do not choose, but are chosen.

The De Bernieres were very military. I broke the military tradition but I was terribly proud of my father being a soldier.

I never regarded my pictures as very much to be proud of, except in this, the craft, the style.

Whether in success or in failure, I'm proud of every single movie I've ever directed.

And one thing I can be proud of is we have a 'Come and Try Fishing' day every year. And there's 20 venues throughout the state, and see, these thousands of kids who've never been fishing come along.

I am a teacher, and I am proud of it. At Cornell University I have taught primarily undergraduates, and indeed almost every year since 1966 have taught first-year general chemistry.

Every day, the people I meet inspire me... every day, they make me proud... every day they remind me how blessed we are to live in the greatest nation on earth.

I've been proud to be national champion. I've really enjoyed it. I have very little opportunity to remind people that I'm British and it's a nice way of staying in touch. I'm going to defend it fiercely. I want to keep it.

I was proud to witness American Jewish organizations found the Save Darfur Coalition in June 2004 to mobilize a coordinated interfaith response to the ongoing humanitarian disaster.

My daughter is one of the associate producers on two shows for Disney. I am really proud of her.

One of the things I'm most proud of about my country is the fact that we did lick McCarthyism back in the fifties.

I don't know why you should be proud of something. It doesn't make you any better or worse. You are what you are.

Maybe with boxing and good focus, I can fix myself and make my mother proud.

I started being really proud of the fact that I was gay even though I wasn't.

I didn't think any amount of money was worth something that would take away what you believed in or what you stood for. I didn't want to do something my parents and daughter couldn't be proud of.

Everyone at home is so supportive. People recognise me, say how proud they are of me. It's awesome to hear, it's amazing to know I can touch so many people in a positive way.

I am so proud of Michigan's citizens for the kindness and generosity they have shown in assisting in this endeavor. It is truly heartwarming to see the compassion shown for those in need.

I'm much more experienced now, so I can find films that are interesting quicker and cut out the films that don't really matter. It means more to me now because my kids are going to see them, and I want them to be proud.

I've seen country music go uptown, like we say, and I'm proud I was there when it happened.

I'm proud to say I've never been anybody's lapdog.

We might be too proud to admit it as guys, but we still need to learn how to manage responsibility, how to face our challenges.

The message is clear: libraries matter. Their solid presence at the heart of our towns sends the proud signal that everyone - whoever they are, whatever their educational background, whatever their age or their needs - is welcome.

I am Indian, and I'm proud of it. Indian life is mythologically rich and powerful.

As the proud father of two teens and past Chairman to the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, I am committed to educating parents and especially young people on ways to live a long, healthy and active life.

I was proud to call Dr Rupert a friend. He was always a wonderful source of support and kindness.

This is America's Team and we are confident this outstanding group of athletes will make our country proud.

I love the medium and I love individual comics, but the business is nothing I would be proud of.

I am proud to be an American Citizen.

The thing I'm the most proud of in my personal life is that my daughter actually thinks that I'm fabulous.

It is shallow people who think beauty is frivolous or excessive. If you are bringing beauty and god, you are enriching the country. Rice feeds the body, books feed the mind, beauty feeds the soul. It is one thing I can really be proud of and stand tall in the world.