Maya Moore Quotes

I always say be humble but be firm. Humility and openness are the key to success without compromising your beliefs.

I am incredibly, incredibly fortunate about the opportunities I've had. But at the same time, I've had plenty of opportunities to screw it up, too. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is 'No...' and not feel the need to do everything. It's about doing what rings true to me.

An actress once advised me, 'Make sure you do your own laundry - it will keep you honest.'

My parents always told me be confident but be humble at the same time.

I still do believe in carrying yourself a certain way, and I do my best to be somewhat of a role model. I'm not a perfect person. I'm a human being. I'm not the Lord, but I do accept that responsibility, and that's why I do try to carry myself with confidence, with poise, with grace, and with class.

I think a lot of people that don't know me would say that I lead by example, which I feel like I do. But at the same time, I'm someone who's always been very up-front with people. I'm gonna get straight to the point.

I'm going to play the right way, I'm going to know my role, and I'm going to be who I am.

Telling lies and showing off to get attention are mistakes I made that I don't want my kids to make.

The first duty of a leader is to make himself be loved without courting love. To be loved without 'playing up' to anyone - even to himself.

I feel like I am a good person and a professional, very able leader of men.

The leader who exercises power with honor will work from the inside out, starting with himself.

Men must know their limitations.

Power is dangerous unless you have humility.

I didn't allow failure to break my heart. So I wouldn't allow success to bloat my head.

If everyone's just saying what they feel and doing whatever they want, there's no drama in the world. And there's also no truth to it, 'cause that's just not the truth.

In your pursuit of your passions, always be young. In your relationship with others, always be grown-up. Set a standard, and stay faithful to it.

A nice person is a 'yes' person, whereas a good person is a person who accepts their responsibility in things and moves forward and tries to constantly evolve and isn't afraid to say no or challenge someone or be honest or truthful.

Almost any difficulty will move in the face of honesty. When I am honest I never feel stupid. And when I am honest I am automatically humble.

Character is more important than talent.

Get off your horse and drink your milk.

Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.

I take personal responsibility for everything I say.

Always take your job seriously, never yourself.

I believe that I will represent this sport in the best light possible. I won't mess it up. I won't get myself in any trouble.

The most important thing that I tell myself is that no matter where I go in this journey, the humility is what's gonna keep me honest and real. And perhaps a better manager.