Derrick Rose Quotes

I'm smart about the way I move. I'm smart about the way I conduct myself outside the Octagon, like who I associate myself with.

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!

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.

Character is what was yesterday and will be tomorrow.

Character is much easier kept than recovered.

Being a role model is about being true to myself.

Some people who know me might say, 'He's not a great example of a nice person; he's a malicious, tough and ruthless guy.' But when the day is done, as long as I've held to my values and been true to my family and my God, it won't matter what anyone else thinks.

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

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

I would not do anything to besmirch my reputation any further than it has already been.

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

I don't choose projects according to the idea of being a role model. To be considered as one is definitely an honor.

Character is not created on the spot.

Yes, I see myself as a role model. And as a role model, I have to behave in a certain way.

I knew as a kid that every decision I was going to be making, I would have full responsibility. So I knew I had to do what's right and protect myself, you know?

I have to be responsible with my character, my image and my reputation.

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

One of the biggest things you have is your reputation and your reputation with knowing what's good and what's not good.

It's a big challenge for me to keep my integrity and some of my privacy intact.

I try to be a good person. I know what my downfalls are, so that's a good thing.

Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.

You figure out what your standards are, and I think that's important.

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

Be right, and then be easy to live with, if possible, but in that order.

I try to be honest and I keep moving.