Bernard Hopkins Quotes

I've always been a proud man.

I would rather have honesty and character than prestige and wealth. I can walk and ride the streets of this city, hold my head up, and look all men in the face.

I've never been a conceited person or cocky, never felt boastful, but I always had a sense of self-worth; I always had a real sense of myself.

And the greatest lesson that mom ever taught me though was this one. She told me there would be times in your life when you have to choose between being loved and being respected. Now she said to always pick being respected.

I have a big ego, but I don't buy into it. I can't live off the ego. It's an honor that I get to be that guy onstage. It's not something I earned.

Maintaining my dignity is so important for me.

It's good to like yourself, and that only comes from hard work, from doing. But vanity is dangerous; it can trip you badly.

I've never not been proud of the work I was doing; I have nothing I have any shame about.

I have no interest in feeling like a trophy. Money itself has never been attractive to me; instead, I prefer ambition and integrity.

I've been wrestling for many years; I've accomplished a lot - but I take pride in being genuine, honest, and down-to-earth. Those are the qualities I really respect about myself, so I'm really pleased when I see that the energy that I want to exude is well received.

I believe I deserve everything that could maybe happen. And I don't think that's a cocky thing to say because I've worked really hard, and I've never bitten the hand that fed me, and I've always been really respectful.

I think of myself as intelligent and strong and principled.

Vanity is not important to me.

Just really believe in yourself and stay true to yourself.

I'll let my game speak for itself.

It's always nice to hear nice things, but I don't suddenly go out and think I'm the best thing since sliced bread.

I live by my own values and if I'm appreciated for the qualities I value, that is enough for me.

It is true that I receive a lot of praise and that is flattering. But I try not to let it affect me.

I don't think I'm over-the-top cocky, I'm just proud of where I came from.

I'm no chump.

I don't wake up each morning saying, 'Oh, wow, it's me. I think I'm the cat's meow. I'm the best.'

I was at a point where I was ready to say I am what I am because of what I am and if you like me I'm grateful, and if you don't, what am I going to do about it?

It's hard for a fellow to keep a chip on his shoulder if you allow him to take a bow.

I'm not ashamed of anything that I've done because when I did it, I was passionate about it and I was doing it for a reason.

I did not have any delusions of grandeur as a kid.