Polo G Quotes

Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

One must keep one's character. Earn a character first if you can, and if you can't, then assume one.

The sort of man you will make of yourself, how you will be regarded by the world, whether people will admire and respect or despise you, whether you win the approval or the condemnation of your Maker - all this is in your own hands.

Live never to be ashamed if anything you say or do is published around the world, even if what is said is not true.

I think character is real important. And you know, and I think the public does.

I did not have a reputation to defend.

Character is what was yesterday and will be tomorrow.

Character is much easier kept than recovered.

I don't care what you say about me. Just spell the name right.

Character is destiny and character is important to American campaigns.

I need to behave in a way that will cause people to take me seriously.

Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.

I don't want to be thought of as wholesome.

I'd like to be known for my character.

My father used to say, 'Let them see you and not the suit. That should be secondary.'

The important thing is to do the right thing. Then credibility will follow.

I wasn't aware I was trading on my good name; I've never had a good name.

Character is not created on the spot.

God knows I'm a good guy, I'm known in the industry as a good guy. I'm not known to be a foul, evil dude that you've got to watch out for and my name is not muddy in the industry.

I try to act as a man of character if no one is watching or if the world is watching.

I ain't want my kids to grow up and call me Thug. I don't want anybody to kind of look at me like that. So I'm gonna just use my real name.

The NFL goes to great lengths to protect what it calls 'the integrity of the game.' The same should be said for us as individuals. Integrity, the truthful interaction of word and deed, not only creates leaders in the locker room who are worthy of being followed; it is also vital for success at home.

I feel like I've earned respect with how I go about my business, how I carry myself.

You know, at the end of the day, the only thing you have is trust and honor in this world. That's all you have. All you have is your reputation built on trust and your personal honor. When you don't have that anymore, well, you know, there you go. Trust was broken.

You never want to do anything that you don't want your mother to see, because it will haunt you and eventually come back to bite you!