Jermain Defoe Quotes

One of the things I love about Africa is the amount of dignity and respect and humility you see all the time. You don't realise how often you're disrespected until you are surrounded by respect.

I have respect for all the clubs I used to play for.

There is reverence that we owe to everything in human shape.

Even if people censure me, they should do so hat in hand.

LET us honour the King by cherishing respectful Sentiments concerning him; speaking of him with Affection, with Esteem and Reverence; and by promoting a like Spirit and Conduct in others.

Nearly 30,000 fans turned out to support the tribute match and provide one of the best atmospheres at the ground for ages. I was so happy to be part of it.

I was saluted by Alex Ferguson when I was subbed and that made me very happy.

The people who ask me for my autograph are the people who've put me here today, and you can't afford to forget that.

I always bring out the best in men I fight, but Joe Frazier, I'll tell the world right now, brings out the best in me. I'm gonna tell ya, that's one helluva man, and God bless him.

As I've gotten older, I realize how important my fans are and that I'm here because of them and not the other way around.

To have that kind of ovation, that happens very seldom for a lineman.

My greetings to you, my Germany.

Friends, near or far, are important to us. All of ours have an awareness of other persons' feelings, a courtesy that's inevitable. When I find that consideration in a fan, I'm immediately impressed.

Pride perceiving humility honorable, often borrows her cloak.

The only thing I want is the respect of the fans of Liverpool and the fans of the national team of Uruguay.

You do not boo an Olympic Gold Medalist. I'm the best in the world. I came here for you. You don't boo me.

To afford the President the greatest deference and respect should be a gratification to any citizen.

I respect you, I fear you not; and the less you speak of your own greatness, the more I will think of it.

Sometime you need to give credit to the opposition.

Seeing Pax get extra-nervous about which shirt he is going to wear when he meets Aung San Suu Kyi, I get very moved. He rightfully doesn't get nervous going to a movie premiere; he gets nervous going to meet her.

Pay respect to your opponent.

My Hall of Fame speech was about respect for the game.

My respect for Chelsea will be forever.

I can't express in words my gratitude towards Arsenal fans for all they have done for me in my years in London.

Besides what he does on the field, one must thank Messi's human quality.