Taylor Swift Quotes

I won't do a role which children in my family cannot look up to.

One of my major goals off the field is to conduct myself in a way that... parents are proud to say, 'Oh yeah, look, he wants to be like Sonny Bill Williams.'

I think the one thing that most stands out is that my father always did what he believed to be the right thing to do and he always told us that we had to go our own way even if he disagreed.

My childhood, I wouldn't say it was bad. It helped me grow up. I stayed out of trouble. My parents taught me what's wrong and right, and knowing that I had a little brother following me, I had to make sure I was doing the right thing so he knows what's right, too. I was in the house nine days out of 10. There wasn't nothing good outside for me.

We're living in a society where you need to be accountable for your actions, for your behavior - for yourself. To sit back and be reactive would be to allow your children to make big mistakes without the benefit of your wisdom being bestowed on them. It's not what my parents taught me.

I never feel pressure to be a good role model. I always try to do my best to inspire people to be good and do the right thing, but I just can't live my life always trying to be a good role model.

I'm pretty confident in who I am. I know that for parents everywhere, it's my job to be a role model, and I'm going to do the best I possibly can.

It feels great to be a role model and I'm very careful with the things I do. I'm not perfect, I do make a lot of mistakes, but I try my best.

Being that I was raised in the Catholic faith, I am very careful about what I choose. I've turned down a lot of projects that... could have helped me a lot financially, and I've quit shows because of where they were going and because I feel like I have to be a role model for my kids.

My belief is that you live your life by example, and not by a caption on a magazine!

I wasn't trying to be a role model with 'The Dutchess,' but suddenly, seeing little girls in the audience with their moms made me think about what I do onstage a little bit more. I had to watch my mouth, because it can be filthy. It changed things for me.

I always like to do the things that I think are right. I am not trying to be a model, I am trying to be myself and do the right things. If what I am doing is a model, or is an example, is the right example, I am very happy, but I don't pretend that.

Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.

Obviously I'm not a role model for impressionable youth.

I'm not preaching about things you should do, I'm not political or anything. I'm probably not the best role model.

Children are easily influenced, and I always want to do things I can be proud to show my kids someday.

I like to live righteous. And I just want everyone to know I'm not trying to get out of anything.

I feel responsible for certain fans, but I've never said I'm a role model.

My life has definitely changed since 'Modern Family.' The show has made me more responsible, I really want to be a good role model for all kids so I have to think about what I say and do and how it looks to other kids!

Leaders should not ask others to do what they will not do themselves.

I knew I needed to keep my nose clean and set the right example.

My dad epitomises everything I'd like my kids to say about me. He gave his kids the best start and he had values.

I have to be honest with myself, and make sure I am doing things the right way.

I want my son to become aware that he is in charge of the choices he makes, and it's good to make thoughtful, good choices.

I've tried my best to be a good role model for my two younger sisters.