Distinguished Quotes

You're not getting older, just more distinguished. - Unknown

Women and foxes, being weak, are distinguished by superior tact. - Ambrose Bierce

With the courage which only comes of justified self-confidence, he dared to rest his case upon its strongest point, and so avoided that appearance of weakness and uncertainty which comes of a clutter of arguments. Few lawyers are willing to do this; it is the mark of the most distinguished talent. - Learned Hand

With all due respect to the distinguished military records of Adm. Poindexter, Col. North, and the others, they have no standing in a democratic society to invalidate the decisions made by elected officials. - Harold H. Greene

Winning the Guardian prize is a wonderful reward for any writer. It is such a distinguished award... All authors want to know what other authors think of their books and they also like to know what children like, too. - Jacqueline Wilson

William Webster has a long, distinguished career and is highly respected by Democrats and Republicans alike, Yes. - Scott McClellan

While I respected the right of my colleagues to disagree with a president's choice, in the end, I believe we have made the right decision to promote Dr. Crawford. He has a long and distinguished history of leadership and public service, and I look forward to his continued work in promoting and protecting the public health. - Mike Enzi

When, however, the lay public rallies round an idea that is denounced by distinguished but elderly scientists and supports that idea with great fervor and emotion - the distinguished but elderly scientists are then, after all, probably right. - Isaac Asimov

When I heard Martin was out of contract I jumped at the chance of bringing him to Bolton. He has had a distinguished career across Europe and he is relishing the chance of having another crack at the Premiership. - Sam Allardyce