Bestowed

Famous quotes containing the word bestowed:

“He would not anticipate those counsels which are rather bestowed by circumstances on men, than by men on circumstances.”
—Titus Livius (Livy)

“It is impossible to strive for the heroic life. The title of hero is bestowed by the survivors upon the fallen, who themselves know nothing of heroism.”
—Johan Huizinga (1872–1945)

“The artist is today and has been for many years, despite his absence of merit, simply a spoiled child. So many honors, so much money bestowed on men without souls and without education.”
—Charles Baudelaire (1821–1867)