Standards Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old standards quotes, standards sayings, and standards proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

The qualities we possess should never be a matter for satisfaction, but the qualities we have discarded. Wei Wu Wei
Your own standards have to be higher and more scrupulous than those of critics. Irwin Greenberg
Set high standards and few limitations for yourself. Anthony J. D'Angelo
Quality is decided by the depth at which the work incorporates the alternatives within itself, and so masters them. Theodor Adorno
The desire for excellence becomes a reality when an individual sets a standard, reach it and surpass it consistently. Israelmore Ayivor
Because criteria specify aspects of student learning, they should be clear, tie directly to standards, aaand be written in language easily understood by students and parents. Douglas E. Harris
We die, that may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That would be the measure of our lives. Toni Morrison
Man is the measure of all things. Protagoras 593:18
A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life depend on the labours of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received. Albert Einstein
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Martin Luther King
He gave man speech, and speech created thought, / Which is the measure of the universe. Percy Bysshe Shelley
An advantage of tying criteria to standards is that the standards force you to consider other dimensions essential to meeting standards, including those related to impact, process, and knowledge. Douglas E. Harris
A rule of thumb is a rough but practical principle or guideline based on experience, as distinguished from an inflexible rule or a precise measure. James E. Clapp
The proper basis for marriage is a mutual misunderstanding. Oscar Wilde
Each of us will one day be judged by our standard of life, not by our standard of living; by our measure of giving, not by our measure of wealth; by our simple goodness, not by our seeming greatness. William Arthur
The American dream became America's god; wealth and abundance have become the measure of America's success. But— as recent events have shown— we have been living an illusion. Billy Graham
Each of us has our reference point and as a Christian, our reference point by which I measure my life is the Bible. Billy Graham
People judge us not by what we think or believe, but by what we do— and when our lives don't measure up, we lose their respect and they conclude our faith isn't real. Billy Graham
I love to see honest and honorable me at the helm, men who will not bend their politics to their purses nor pursue measures by which they may profit and then profit by their measures. Thomas Jefferson
It is probable that our difference of opinion may, in some measure, be produced by a difference of character in those among whom we live. Thomas Jefferson
I love classic beauty. It’s an idea of beauty with no standard. Karl Lagerfeld
Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to. Alfred A. Montapert
When you are asked to love everybody indiscriminately, that is to love people without any standard, to love them regardless of whether they have any value or virtue, you are asked to love nobody. Ayn Rand
I don't settle in any other area of my life when it comes to excellence, so why should I lower my standards when it comes to boys? Adriana Trigiani
If you don't set a baseline standard for what you'll accept in life, you'll find it's easy to slip into behaviours and attitudes or a quality of life that's far below what you deserve. Anthony Robbins
Don't judge the past by the standards of today. It won't work. They're incompatible. Rachel Mead
You are the point of origin for everything in your world: you set the standard for yourself. Steve Maraboli
The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself. It is in this relationship that you set the standard for all others. Steve Maraboli
The desire for excellence becomes a reality when an individual sets a standard, reach it, and surpass it consistently. Israelmore Ayivor
The standard quality shows its best value within it, which attracts such minds that have the sense to feel and understand the reality. Ehsan Sehgal