Because the task of a political leader is to do what he believes is better for his country. Sometimes the public opinion is in favor; sometimes the public opinion needs a little bit more time to understand things.
The criticism does not hurt because I have always been my own worst critic. I wouldn't say I don't respect other people's opinions, but my opinion is the most important.
Ask everyone whether they're an actor or a doctor or a teacher or whatever is entitled to his or her opinion. But unfortunately, because actors are in the public eye, whether we want it or not, sometimes our opinions carry more weight or influence th...
Kids are so fiercely opinionated, that if they love the Harry Potter books and they go see the movie, they'll be the first to say, 'That was wrong! They didn't get that right!' They're storytellers themselves. They're critics. They're going to have t...
I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself than on the opinions of others.
Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions.
Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social enviroment. Most people are incapable of forming such opinions." ( , 1953)
They're calling their Washington sources at the NRC or in Congress and they're not hesitating to give their opinion, but their opinion, frankly, in those early days was not very well informed.
As the senior commander in Vietnam, I was aware of the potency of public opinion - and I worried about it.
One cannot wage war under present conditions without the support of public opinion, which is tremendously molded by the press and other forms of propaganda.
Wisdom may best arise from a humbling reality.
I think Aussies try to stay humble.
Jealousy is not at all low, but it catches us humbled and bowed down, at first sight.
I love the idea of living a life that is completely humble and quiet.
I humbly apologise for reality Television.
The humble are in danger when those in power disagree.
People will in a great degree, and not without reason, form their opinion of you by that they have of your friends, as, says the
Study the best and highest things that are; but of yourself humble thoughts retain.
I do come from fairly humble beginnings.
Great is the difference betwixt a man's being frightened at, and humbled for his sins.
A humble man speaks not of his own humility
