Chris Long Quotes

You've got a bunch of kids out here that might not want to be athletes, but they want to learn how to make a difference in their community, and I'm trying to as best I can show an example of that.

I was very engaged in my communities throughout college, but I never thought of it as political.

I want to help find opportunities for people to become active participants in their communities.

When I was very young, I took no interest in party politics. My line of interest was how can you be part of an influence to the society that you live in.

It's very important that people who are feeling the need to do something... get activated.

Social actions means that you find an issue in your community, and you create an initiative to solve that issue or to help people.

I always give my best on the field, but I think modern footballers have a big opportunity to make a difference in peoples' lives.

I believe that one of the most important things to learn in life is that you can make a difference in your community no matter who you are or where you live.

If you were to ask me what I want to do - I don't want to be a celebrity, I want to make a difference.

I did not dedicate my life to making Baltimore a safer and more just place because it was easy.

We should be about more than just selling chicken: we should be a part of our customers' lives and the communities in which we serve.

In fact, I have the privilege of traveling around our country and meeting people all over the country who are making a huge difference in the lives of their neighbors and themselves. That's what I'm really fortunate to be able to do.

Philanthropy and social change work are at their best when they are driven by your values and connected to what you care about most.

Many are attracted to social service - the rewards are immediate, the gratification quick. But if we have social justice, we won't need social service.

I launched Chefs for Humanity, a national nonprofit, with my voice, heart and money from my own pocket. Money gives you the ability to make a difference in the world and, when used in a positive way, is a lot of fun.

We accept the world in order to change it. If you do not accept, then what are you going to change?

Ten years ago, 15 years ago, I think the church would have been asleep at the switch. This level of activism and engagement with the needs of society by local churches I never thought I'd see it in my lifetime.

I want to get the message out that everybody can make a difference.

I think I will always have a connection to young people, to try to bring their voices to the polls, bring their voices wherever they can make a difference.

I had the opportunity at Duke to start doing things in the community, and it's something I continue to do even 20 years later.

I have been privileged to have the opportunity to work with many of African American fraternal and social organizations that are active in my congressional district. They all do important work that makes a tangible difference to the quality of life in our community.

If people take the film and screen it whenever possible for their social and professional networks, we can continue to make a difference. It is one more element we have to use in the ongoing effort to take back our country.

One person really can make a difference.

My style is to service my community through entertainment and products.

I'm a part of a program called Toyota's Engines of Change Program. The message is that anyone can make a difference in their community or for whatever cause they feel strongly about. Everyone can be an Engine of Change.