Proud Quotes

Using the power you derive from the discovery of the truth about racism in South Africa, you will help us to remake our part of the world into a corner of the globe on which all - of which all of humanity can be proud.
Oliver Tambo

Power, Truth, Help

As we look forward to freedom, the shining city on the hill and the best days of America lying ahead, it is the men and women in uniform who protect, defend and make us proud to whom we should look and give thanks every night.
Robin Hayes

Women, Men, Best

I will continue to work as hard as I can to make this organization proud. Every time I step on the field I will give everything I have and I will leave everything I have on the field every single Sunday.
Tim Tebow

Work, Time, Sunday

In our home there was always prayer - aloud, proud and unapologetic.
Lyndon B. Johnson

Home, Prayer, Aloud

The truly proud man knows neither superiors or inferiors. The first he does not admit of - the last he does not concern himself about.
William Hazlitt

Last, Himself, Knows

I'm proud to pay taxes in the United States; the only thing is, I could be just as proud for half the money.
Arthur Godfrey

Money, United, Pay

The '20s ended in an era of extravagance, sort of like the one we're in now. There was a big crash, but then the country picked itself up again, and we had some great years. Those were the days when American believed in itself. I was happy and proud to be painting it.
Norman Rockwell

Great, Happy, Country

False happiness renders men stern and proud, and that happiness is never communicated. True happiness renders them kind and sensible, and that happiness is always shared.
Charles de Montesquieu

Happiness, Men, True

Black women don't have the same body image problems as white women. They are proud of their bodies.
Tyra Banks

Women, Black, Same

If you've earned a position, be proud of it. Don't hide it. I want to be recognized. When I hear people say, 'There's Joan Crawford!' I turn around and say, 'Hi! How are you!'
Joan Crawford

Around, Hear, Turn

I'm very proud to be black, but black is not all I am. That's my cultural historical background, my genetic makeup, but it's not all of who I am nor is it the basis from which I answer every question.
Denzel Washington

Black, Question, Nor

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.
Michelle Obama

Live, Blessed, Greatest

It may easily come to pass that a vain man may become proud and imagine himself pleasing to all when he is in reality a universal nuisance.
Baruch Spinoza

Reality, May, Become

As a Jew I am aware of how important the existence of Israel is for the survival of us all. And because I am proud of being Jewish, I am worried by the growing anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism in the world.
Steven Spielberg

Important, Growing, Survival

I am proud of having done what I've done. Very proud.
J. K. Rowling

If proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream.
Michelle Obama

Love, Great, Give

Mum loves me being famous! She is so excited and proud, as she had me so young and couldn't support me, so I am living her dream, it's sweeter for both of us. It's her 40th birthday soon and I'm going to buy her 40 presents.
Adele

Birthday, Famous, Living

Poor nations are hungry, and rich nations are proud; and pride and hunger will ever be at variance.
Jonathan Swift

Rich, Poor, Pride

It is not poverty so much as pretense that harasses a ruined man - the struggle between a proud mind and an empty purse - the keeping up of a hollow show that must soon come to an end.
Washington Irving

Mind, End, Struggle

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

Success, Failure, Single

I've made over 25 studio albums, and I think probably I've made two real stinkers in my time, and some not-bad albums, and some really good albums. I'm proud of what I've done. In fact it's been a good ride.
David Bowie

Time, Good, Real

I've never wanted to look like models on the cover of magazines. I represent the majority of women and I'm very proud of that.
Adele

Women, Wanted, Majority

When I look back on what I did for the Left, I'm in a small way quite proud of some of it - I only wish I'd done more.
Christopher Hitchens

Done, Small, Wish

The best form of flattery is to be admired, imitated or respected. I've always felt proud our fans look up to us or feel we are inspirational.
Cheryl James

Best, Felt, Fans

All in all, Kirk's character is something I am very proud of.
William Shatner

Character, Kirk

I wrote an article on a new Porsche for 'Automobile Magazine.' I knew the editor, and she asked me to write this article. So I'm more proud of that than anything.
Jerry Seinfeld

Write, She, Knew

I'm also very proud to be a part of a trilogy of films that, if they do nothing else, allow people to check their problems at the door, sit down and have a good time.
Michael J. Fox

Time, Good, Nothing

I want to look back on my career and be proud of the work, and be proud that I tried everything.
Jon Stewart

Work, Everything, Career

I'm proud of the fact that the Republican Party is the pro-life party on the issue of life.
Marco Rubio

Life, Fact, Republican

My Dad, a small-town lawyer, was also named Paul. Until we lost him when I was 16, he was a gentle presence in my life. I like to think he'd be proud of me and my sister and brothers, because I'm sure proud of him and of where I come from, Janesville, Wisconsin.
Paul Ryan

Life, Dad, Lost

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