Reese Hoffa Quotes

I am very aware of my family name. I'm very aware of the legacy that that kind of carries with it. And I think that I didn't want to lose any kind of hold of that. And I think once you're born into something that you're proud of and that you're aware of, you don't take it lightly.

Growing up, we talked about all you have is your last name. That's what people will remember you by and that's how people know you. You have to do everything you can to not blemish your last name.

If I changed my name, everyone would have just known that I changed my name. If I had been anonymous, it would have felt pretentious. It would seem like I'm trying to dodge something. I love my family and have such respect for their work, for their career and talents, and I'm very proud to be connected with them.

I decided in my life that I would do nothing that did not reflect positively on my father's life.

The one thing I want to leave my children is an honorable name.

My dad has worked so hard his whole life. He doesn't deserve to see his daughters going out embarrassing themselves and flashing their knickers. I want to make my parents proud.

I'm proud of my dad's name. But I'm not running on my dad's name. I'm running on my dad's values.

As long as I can look my family in the face every day, and they know what type of person I am, I'm cool.

My last name is all I have. I try to carry that to a high standard by setting high expectations.

I put pressure on myself to be the best and to carry on the Blanchard name with dignity and with pride.

Every time I step onto the field, I think of my parents. It's such an honor to represent them and my family.

I was never going to do anything that would have brought shame to my family. I owed too much, and I wanted them to be proud to say that they were Bruno Sammartino's mother and father.

I’m very proud to say that Buddy MacMaster is my uncle. He gives credibility to what I do and I’m glad I can carry that MacMaster name because he has created such a good name.

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.

It is awesome to feel you are carrying on the family name.

You have to defend your honor. And your family.

More than anything else, I want the folks back at home to think right of me.

I promise not to become a source of shame for you.

I didn't want my kids having to pass through an airport named after their father.

Dignity is not negotiable. Dignity is the honor of the family.

The dignity of Peter suffers no diminution even in an unworthy successor

I just want to do some movies that my children and my grandchildren would be proud of. That's my yardstick.

My children feel proud of me. Since their father is honest, they have nothing to be ashamed about.

Family honour is the most important thing.

I don't fight for the money. I fight for my legacy. I fight for history. I fight for my people.