Award Quotes

“There are some games you don't get to play unless you are all in.”
― Jordan B. Peterson

“Beware of those who criticize you when you deserve some praise for an achievement, for it is they who secretly desire to be worshiped.”
― Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem

“When it comes to judging individuals, I do not like remarks such as 'too good to be true.' They speak as though one is rewarding the nature of evil. Yet, ironically, we still wonder where all the good people have gone.”
― Criss Jami, Killosophy

“Be willing to give, but only when you aren't expecting anything in return.”
― Criss Jami, Healology

“People who run away from challenges are cowards and no coward deserves a reward.”
― Israelmore Ayivor, Leaders' Frontpage: Leadership Insights from 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Thoughts

“I think beyond the superficial accolades, at its core, fans stream and buy albums and merchs, because they want to show that they acknowledge the hard work of the artists and their staff. The stream count, album sales and awards are tangible proof that the idols’ music is good. That they are popular. That they are better.”
― Arushi Raj, Understand K-pop: Deconstructing the Obsession and Toxicity in K-pop Stan Culture

“You have to choose whether to go to a restless sleep or to stay awake and fight for a blissful night rest.”
― Michael Bassey Johnson, The Book of Maxims, Poems and Anecdotes

“He turned it over in his hands with a shrug and tossed it aside carelessly, but not so carelessly that it didn't land on something soft”
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

“Humanity, why do you keep giving certain people awards that many others deserve? ...We don't need symbols anymore. We need equality.”
― Maria Karvouni

“It's not easy to be the best. But it helps if you're willing to buy your own trophies.”
― Jarod Kintz, Powdered Saxophone Music

“Jacob smiled from ear to ear when he shook the man’s hand on stage. The man then handed him a trophy. "Tell the audience about your book."
My little brother confidently walked up to a microphone his height and beamed to the crowd. "I wrote about the person I love the most, my older brother, Noah. We don’t live together so I wrote what I imagine he does when we’re not together."
"And what is that?" prodded the stout man.
"He’s a superhero who saves people in danger, because he saved me and my brother from dying in a fire a couple of years ago. Noah is better than Batman." The crowd chuckled.
"I love you, too, lil’ bro." I couldn’t help it. To see him standing there, still worshipping me like he did when he was five … it was too much.
Jacob’s smile reached a whole new level of excitement. "Noah!" He pointed right to me. "That’s Noah. That’s my brother, Noah!" Ignoring his foster parents, Jacob flew off the stage and ran down the middle aisle.
Joe lowered his head and Carrie rubbed her eyes. Jacob raced into my arms and the crowd erupted into applause.
"I’ve missed you, Noah." Jacob’s voice broke, bringing tears to my eyes. I couldn’t cry. Not in front of Jacob and not in front of Mrs. Collins. I needed to be a man and stay strong.
"I’ve missed you, too, bro. I’m so proud of you." ”
― Katie McGarry, Pushing the Limits

“​It's Hard, Not to Fail, but, there is Always a Chance of Success. Of course, there is No Chance of Success, if You didn't Try.”
― Vineet Raj Kapoor

“A fulfilled life doesn’t point to the number of years, awards, wealth and followers someone amassed for himself, but the number of faces that smiled because of him.”
― Michael Bassey Johnson, The Book of Maxims, Poems and Anecdotes

“We have potential. Who needs medals? I'd rather have potential than medals any day.”
― Neil Gaiman & Michael Reaves

“I don't set out to win awards. I don't think any writer does, but when you receive an award, it's an affirmation: it means that people appreciate what you do. Every award I have received is a confirmation of something I have done, and that motivates me to push a little harder.”
― Nitya Prakash

“BearPaw Duck And Meme Farm has just named YOU The Sexiest Person of The Year. For ONLY $19.95, we’ll send you a commemorative trophy.”
― Jarod Kintz, Duck Quotes For The Ages. Specifically ages 18-81.

“No Nobel Prize for me this year. Maybe next year?”
― Steven Magee

“Idea: A shelf shirt. It’s an actual shirt you’d wear, but it has 3D shelves built in with mini trophies on the shelves. Why just say you’re The World’s Best Dad when you can show off your awards and prove it?”
― Jarod Kintz, Whenever you're here, I'm there for you

“The best thing that ever happened to you might be your new job, spouse, awards, etc, but I tell you that being granted to live in order to enjoy these things are wonderful privileges most people can't get.”
― Michael Bassey Johnson

“I was not waiting for an award by "The Dirck Creujvff Foundation". No, thank u.”
― Petra Hermans

“If you feel love,
it is the vision of the heart language
If you fall in love,
it is a hard process of the entity
If you reach and win your love,
it is a beautiful award of life.”
― Ehsan Sehgal

“Professionalism is the magic touch that works like magic. Unlike a magician he doesn’t just pop in and pop out with success; hard work and smart work must combine. The magic moment comes when he is announced as the worthy recipient of a meritorious award.”
― Vincent Okay Nwachukwu, Weighty 'n' Worthy African Proverbs - Volume 1

“the bigger the price the harder it takes to win it”
― Manuel Corazzari

“I won an acting award for the role too—it was a great experience and a career highlight.”
― Xiang Yun

“Having to say 'so and so can't be with us tonight, but I would like to accept this murder charge on his behalf' would have been rather anticlimactic.”
― Colin Bateman, Mystery Man

“The Nobel prizes are the Oscars of science.”
― Steven Magee

“Question: Have you ever considered winning an award?

Naskar: Not really - I am a misfit - not quite mainstream enough for any of the fields. Besides, I am here to bridge cultures, not win awards.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Bulletproof Backbone: Injustice Not Allowed on My Watch

“I lust after neither gold, nor laurels, for life is my laurel.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Kral Fakir: When Calls The Kainat

“I've never won an award. I have nothing to offer the jury.”
― Ljupka Cvetanova, Yet Another New Land

“I’m honored to share that I Am; Therefore I Think: Consciousness and Humanity in the Age of AI has now received the International Impact Book Award for Outstanding Literary Achievement in Culture/Society – AI & Semantics.

This is the book’s second award recognition, following the Literary Titan Gold Book Award.

I’m grateful to see the book continuing to find its audience and to be recognized for its exploration of AI, consciousness, identity, and what it means to remain human in an age of intelligent machines.”
― JP Pulcini, I Am; Therefore I Think: Consciousness and Humanity in the Age of AI