Showing

Famous quotes containing the word showing:

    Parents have subtle ways of humbling you, of reminding you of your origins, perhaps by showing up at the moment of your greatest glory and reminding you where you came from and demonstrating that you still have some of it between your toes.
    Frank Pittman (20th century)

    Navajo men and boys have an odd way of showing their friendship. When two young men meet at the trading post, a “Sing”, or a dance they greet each other, inquire about the health of their respective families, then stand silently some ten or fifteen minutes while one feels the other’s arms, shoulders, and chest.
    —Administration in the State of Ariz, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)

    The desire of talking of ourselves, and showing those faults we do not mind having seen, makes up a good part of our sincerity.
    François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)