Robert Rinder Quotes

Judges ought to be more leaned than witty, more reverent than plausible, and more advised than confident. Above all things, integrity is their portion and proper virtue.

He who slings mud generally loses ground.

I don't think you've ever heard anything bad about me, and I'd like to keep it that way.

The Judge should be quick of perception; firm of purpose, clear in judgment, lenient in the infliction of penalties; assiduous in the practice of mercy; expeditious in the vindication of the innocent: clement in his treatment of criminals; careful of the rights of the stranger; gentle toward his countrymen. He should be no respecter of (important) persons, and should avoid all appearance of partiality.

If You are a magistrate of standing, commissioned to appease the many, remove stupidity from the record. When You speak, do not lean to one side, beware lest one complain.

Do not run a campaign that would embarrass your mother.

I wasn't scandalous - I didn't want to be.

Trash my acting and my films. But don't gossip about my personal life.

My pride is the length of time I have worked in the industry without any major controversy.

As a public figure, you deserve to be treated fairly.

The invisible thing called a Good Name is made up of the breath of numbers that speak well of you.

Indeed, I was so afraid to dishonour my friends and family by my indiscreet actions, that I rather chose to be accounted a fool, than to be thought rude or wanton.

I don't want to be the type of person to have my relationships plastered in magazines.

No player or manager has greater respect for the umpires than I do, and I have demonstrated that over the years.

Power without abuse loses its charm.

I don't earn my money from trying to hurt people or get in the tabloids.

It's better to not have a reputation than a bad one.

In order to be respected, authority has got to be respectable.

I did not have a reputation to defend.

People in Nevada know me from the street to the ring to the Senate chambers. I've never had to prove my manhood to anyone.

We have got to stop worrying about being loved and start worrying about being respected. And that's exactly how I'll lead our country.

It is not who is right, but what is right, that is of importance.

The one thing that all umpires have is pride, and if you don't have pride, you lose that edge.

Take pride in your work at all times. Remember, respect for an umpire is created off the field as well as on.

For years, I advised George Steinbrenner to get out of town because he dishonored my hometown with his bullying and bombast.