Wanderlei Silva Quotes

The athlete is not treated like he deserves. We deserve better. I'm not speaking only about the UFC, but about the media as well. The fans treat us really well.

I want to be a champion for the people I have fought for all my life - regular people.

We are all human beings and I believe that we all should have equal rights.

Everyone deserves to have their voice heard.

A man who is good enough to shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards.

These men ask for just the same thing, fairness, and fairness only. This, so far as in my power, they, and all others, shall have.

For us democracy is a question of human dignity. And human dignity is political freedom.

I demand simple justice. I am not here as beggar. I do not care so far as I am personally concerned whether you give me a seat or not. I will go back to my people and come here again.

It is helpful to keep in mind that the right we claim for ourselves can be asserted by others.

Every subject of the Commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property, or character. He ought to obtain right and justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it; completely, and without any denial; promptly, and without delay;

We are not fighting for integration, nor are we fighting for separation. We are fighting for recognition as human beings. We are fighting for human rights.

I try to live tolerance in my own way, which is why, as a politician, one of my key priorities is to stand up for human rights.

As your Senator, I always fought the fight for those who could not fight for themselves, and I believe the results speak for themselves.

Whether a player has played one match or a hundred, we should give him respect for what he has achieved and leave it at that.

My end goal is not to break the record for cashing in the most. I want to be treated fair and what I feel is fair, but that's not my sole purpose; that's not my purpose.

I just want to be treated for what I'm worth. That's fair to say, right?

I think the UFC needs to value me and they are valuing me.

As human beings, we're powerfully swayed by how much we feel we're being respected. People comply with agreements if they feel they've been treated fairly and lash out if they don't.

I make a lot of money, but I need to be treated right.

I stand up for all rights.

I try to perform honestly during the fight, and I always remember that I'm a representative of Russia. I try not to bring any aggression. Just honesty.

I feel for the guys in UFC who helped open the UFC up. Obviously, I'm getting blackballed there by the UFC, so I'm kind of feeling on both sides. If a promotion or somebody in that promotion decides they don't like an individual, then they get to make up the rules, and the fans don't get a say in it at all.

The meticulous care for the rights of the least among us is the sin qua non of nonviolence.

When a man is right he wants to get all that is coming to him for being right.

I care passionately about equal rights [and] animal rights.