Matt Holliday Quotes

Leaders should not ask others to do what they will not do themselves.

When any of us thinks of ourselves as a role model - whether that's as a parent being observed by their kids or a leader under the microscope of their followers - it creates a natural stepping up of how we carry ourselves and what we expect from ourselves.

The professionals must set a good example.

My dad never took himself too seriously. He always treated everyone with respect, and he made sure I was like that, too. I show up, I hit my mark, and I say my lines.

Good actions ennoble us, and we are the sons of our deeds.

The best way for someone to govern is to set an example.

Each person must live their life as a model for others.

If children are expected to be honest, parents must be honest. If children are expected to be virtuous, parents must be virtuous. If you expect your children to be honorable, you must be honorable.

My power for good, whatever it may, would be gone if I didn’t try to live up to the doctrines I have tried to preach.

You are a role model to people. You gotta make sure you're doing the right thing.

I just try to do my best and make the best judgments I can.

I've tried to lead a straight, clean life, not set any kind of a bad example.

It would be dangerous territory if I wasn't practising what I preach which is to always accept responsibility, always accept the consequences of your actions.

I have a rigid self-accountability. You have to work hard.

A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.

Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.

To remain a credible leader, I must always work first, hardest, and longest on changing myself. This is neither easy nor natural, but it is essential.

Good actions ennoble us, we are the sons of our own deeds.

Being a role model is cool and a great honor. I'm grateful to be considered one and will live up to that title by encouraging kids to eat their Wheaties and brush their teeth often.

Discipline is just doing the same thing the right way whether anyone's watching or not.

It's great to be somewhat of a role model. I want to be a positive and good role model and lead by example and try to do the best I can. Playing good golf definitely draws attention, but I want to have a good attitude on the course and do the right things.

Always work hard, be honest, and be proud of who you are.

My mum had a very strong moral code, which I kind of came with. I never really had to be told what was right or wrong - I knew. I was very mature from early on and I was a very good girl, so she never had any trouble with me.

Always do everything you ask of those you command.

We discussed politics, but we also talked about the importance of hard work, personal responsibility, living within your means, keeping your word. Those lessons stay with you throughout your life.