Preference Quotes

Whoever is admitted or sought for, in company, upon any other account than that of his merit and manners, is never respected there, but only made use of. We will have such-a-one, for he sings prettily; we will invite such-a-one to a ball, for he dances well; we will have such-a-one at supper, for he is always joking and laughing; we will ask another because he plays deep at all games, or because he can drink a great deal. These are all vilifying distinctions, mortifying preferences, and exclude all ideas of esteem and regard. Whoever is had (as it is called) in company for the sake of any one thing singly, is singly that thing, and will never be considered in any other light; consequently never respected, let his merits be what they will. - Lord Chesterfield

While quite a few people say they would like to buy together, the simple answer is that they are not. Their first preference appears to be buying with a partner, which is less risky than buying with friends. There are some products on the market for buyers who do want to buy with friends, but the take-up of these is low. - Richard Taylor

While a similar split is obviously an option for New Zealand, that has never been my preference. - Michael Cullen

Whether it's sight, touch, sound, smell, or even taste, we're conscious of using different elements in the hotel design to heighten the overall guest experience. We bring this consciousness to bear when developing new brand standards, while still being sure to take into account local and regional preferences. - Steve Sherman

Whether its advantageous to pre-pay depends on the age, lifestyle, individual family preferences and future plans of the family. If you're 35 to 40 years old, in mid-career and don't know where you are going to be in 5 years, it's probably not the best idea. - Kelly Smith

Whereas last year there was a clear popular preference for Mr Brown over Mr Blair as Prime Minister, that has now all but vanished. - Anthony King

Where the private market can work, that is our absolute preference. - Julie Rochman

When you're special to a cat, you're special indeed, she brings to you the gift of her preference of you, the sight of you, the sound of your voice, the touch of your hand. - Lester B. Pearson

When we moved, we knew this was here. If we had a preference, we'd prefer it didn't be here, but it doesn't bother me. - Ed Townsend