Scotty McCreery Quotes

We must watch over our modesty in the presence of those who cannot understand its grounds.

You'll find that I'm modest when you get to know me.

All the movements of our body are not merely those dictated by impulse or weariness; they are the correct expression of what we consider decorous. Without impulses, we could take no part in social life; on the other hand, without inhibitions, we could not correct, direct, and utilize our impulses.

I try to handle myself with dignity.

Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners.

Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.

It's a fine thing to rise above pride, but you must have pride in order to do so.

I respect everybody, but at the same time, I carry myself with an aura that demands respect, too.

My ego is controlled enough that I don't have to be the focus.

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.

Who on earth can feel any respect for a girl who chases?

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

I was brought up to think you don't talk about yourself.

I think our culture encourages all of us to always put our best foot forward. I think it's a good thing. I think it's nice to rise to the occasion, to be kind and considerate, and have self control.

Never dip lower than you can dip.

If you have confidence you have patience. Confidence, that is everything.

I really have to edit myself - I need someone with a censor button around me all the time. I'm just a little unaware of what's deemed appropriate.

Humility is no substitute for a good personality.

I have not changed much. I haven't gotten a big ego or anything.

It is my hope and my belief that you will be able to report that I died with dignity, without animal fear and without bravado. I owe that much to myself.

I don't have anyone curbing my instincts, doing anything destructive to my self opinion.

I hope I don't have a big ego. I try to keep that in check. But I am a prideful person, I will say.

Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.

No matter who you are, or what you're doing, there's always going to be someone that wants to be better than you. So I try to take the high road and be the bigger person. That way, you always win in the end!

I don't think boldness should be associated with showing off skin. It's not the basis of boldness.