Anthony Bennett Quotes

Modesty and unselfishness - these are the virtues which men praise - and pass by.

I'm not one to speak about myself. I like to speak about the people around me.

It's that wonderful old-fashioned idea that others come first and you come second. This was the whole ethic by which I was brought up. Others matter more than you do, so 'don't fuss, dear; get on with it.'

I guess I'm way too kind and generous, and a saint - if you can believe that!

Modesty seldom resides in a breast that is not enriched with nobler virtues.

It is more pleasant to remember others than to be remembered.

Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.

I know that if I concentrate on making other people shine, I will shine. It is really about the other person, never about you.

There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.

My dad and mom believed that you do what you have to do in private and don't make a big deal out of it. Just try to help people as much as you can.

I'm not selfish at all.

We learned about dignity and decency - that how hard you work matters more than how much you make... that helping others means more than just getting ahead yourself.

I remember calling directors numerous times and saying, 'Oh, you should cast so-and-so instead of me. They're much better for the role.'

He is the best of men who dislikes power.

Always think of yourself as everyone's servant.

A great man is always willing to be little.

That good disposition which boasts of being most tender is often stifled by the least urging of self-interest.

The commendable conduct of man is shown by his discriminate treatment of merits and sympathetic regard for pleasure and pain, profit and loss of others. The contrary course is reprehensible.

I would say that the best compliment I have gotten is from teachers who say they can tell that my kids come from a big family because they can see that they anticipate other people's needs and they don't think the world revolves around them.

I go out of my way to help people, but I don't tell people. Goodness is not about beating your own drum.

There is no room for selfish behaviour at Bayern.

It's bizarre to be given an award for being empathetic and kind, which is what we all should be.

I'm a random guy. I shake a hand and make a friend. I don't do egotistical things.

Goodness is about character - integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people.

I refuse to be crude and selfish in any way.