Quotes About Values

I'm not a consumer. I hate buying clothes. I don't have a mobile. I just don't need things. I don't like things.

I see social mobility and equality of opportunity as really successful Canadian values.

I believe in the servant-leader model of leadership.

I don't sell myself. I am what I am. I'm a role model for a lot of people, for my kids. I don't want to just change because I want to make more money.

My mom was a model. She met my dad when he was building the Ritz-Carlton in Colorado and she was modeling there. Although we were very blessed, my parents never wanted us to believe we didn't have to work. They didn't want us to think that our situation would get us through life.

I have my family, which is my main thing; the organization; a modeling career. All these things are important, but family definitely comes first.

Modeling wasn't the thing that was going to define me in any way; it was just a way to make a lot of money.

My parents raised me to put school first and modeling and extracurriculars second.

Role modelling for your kids is so essential.

My parents are definitely my biggest role models.

I don't want to have to think about what is right; I want to live right. And what that means to me is going to be different to some of my fans, some of their parents, and some other role models.

I think that in the Christian community, we're lacking a lot of things, and I don't know that it's just children's role models.

What our children are missing today are good role models.

My parents are good role models because they've worked hard and gave me a happy childhood.

I don't think that there are many, many strong, black male role models who provide a certain kind of really American, Southern-based comfort that Madea grows out of. She's a signpost in our Obama world of traditional Christian values.

Role models should be people that you know. Like your mum.

As for my role models... you know, I'm an immigrant, so we didn't grow up with too much TV. My parents were like, 'You must read your books.'

Growing up, I lived a moderate lifestyle with my family.

People like me who are here in flyover country, we're tired of East Coast moderates.

One cannot spend one's time in being modern when there are so many more important things to be.

I'm as old-school as it gets in this modern era. I'm the last of a dying breed.

Football has molded me in many ways, and I've had great experiences. But when I step back, I know that football is not what drives me. It's not really what's important.

My mom keeps me grounded and all that. She makes me do chores.

Growing up, my mom and dad relentlessly emphasized hard work and a good education as key to a better future.