Willie Brown Quotes

Winning and losing have their significance in a democracy. But there should be no arrogance in victory, nor should there be any despondency in defeat.

Rejoice not at thine enemy's fall - but don't rush to pick him up either

We have to respect the opponents.

If you are an educated man, you respect your opponent, his team, and all those people around; then you are truly a human being.

When strong, be merciful, if you would have the respect, not the fear of your neighbors.

Don't jump on a man unless he is down.

Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own.

My parents would always say, 'It doesnt' matter if it's a guy picking up the garbage or the President of the United States, treat everybody as you would want to be treated.

Treating people fairly and with civility is not a bad thing... It would be good for our country if political leaders actually took that to heart.

Throughout my many years of service to the people of North Carolina, I have always tried to treat people from all viewpoints with respect.

Always to let the losers have their words.

We do not kick a man in the stomach after we’ve licked him.

[Referring to Margaret Thatcher:] She is democratic enough to talk down to anyone.

When your enemy falls, don't rejoice -- but don't pick him up either.

Reveling in our opponents' missteps and losses drags us down as a country and diminishes our potential as people.

I always say it's much nicer to win by shaking a man's hand rather than slapping him in the face.

There shouldn't be any true malice towards your opponent.

I give the utmost importance to each opponent; otherwise, I can't move forward.

I learnt my lessons very early on that it's probably a good thing to be humble in victory as well as defeat.

Even though you're irritated or disappointed about a game, never lose your human side.

It's not always about winning. If you can, really, just show people - If they're being awful, be less awful.

I don't like to disrespect people or my opponents. Anything can happen.

I'm all about respect and I never get outside myself as far as calling people out.

We respect all our opponents.

When you have gained a victory, do not push it too far; 'tis sufficient to let the company and your adversary see 'tis in your power but that you are too generous to make use of it.