“Every human action gains in honor, in grace, in all true magnificence, by its regard to things that are to come. It is the far sight, the quiet and confident patience, that, above all other attributes, separate man from man, and near him to his Maker; and there is no action nor art, whose majesty we may not measure by this test.” MenHumansMayArtActionGraceHonorFutureQuietGainsTestsSightRegardMakersAttributesMajestyMagnificenceHuman Actions Book:The seven lamps of architecture Source: The seven lamps of architecture
“It's a great honor... and it's an honor to be with her majesty, obviously... I'm very honored to be given this honor. (upon receiving the OBE)” GivenHonorEnglandReceivingHonoredMajesty Author:David Beckham
“What did it mean to be called “lord”? I’ll assume you’ve never had the honor, since I doubt any of you happen to be British royalty. (And, if by chance you are, then let me say, “Hello, Your Majesty! Welcome to my stupid book. Can I borrow some cash?”)” IfsMeanBookHappensChanceLordDoubtStupidHonorLet MeAssumingBritishWelcomeCashHelloRoyaltyMajesty Book:The Scrivener's Bones: Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians Source: The Scrivener's Bones: Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
“There's so much humanity in a love of trees, so much nostalgia for our first sense of wonder, so much power in just feeling our own insignificance when we are surrounded by nature...yes, that's it: just thinking about trees and their indifferent majesty and our love for them teaches us how ridiculous we are - vile parasites squirming on the surface of the earth - and at the same time how deserving of life we can be, when we can honor this beauty that owes us nothing.” ThinkingFirstsFeelingsEarthHumanityWonderTeachTreeHonorSurfaceNostalgiaRidiculousIndifferentOur LoveMajestyDeservingParasitesSense Of WonderInsignificance Author:Muriel Barbery
“Worship is the specific act of ascribing to God the glory, majesty, honor, and worthiness which are His.” HonorWorshipGloryMajestyWorthiness Author:Jerry Bridges