Charles Oakley Quotes

Human beings exist that have integrity, that know how to keep their mouth shut, that know the bigger picture, that don't sell out their friends.

If thou hast heard a word, let it die with thee.

If someone tells me something and asks me to keep it a secret, I always do.

We should keep silent about those in power; to speak well of them almost implies flattery; to speak ill of them while they are alive is dangerous, and when they are dead is cowardly.

All I want is a gentleman. I'm sick to bloody death of bastards.

The motto of chivalry is also the motto of wisdom; to serve all, but love only one.

I love the name of honor, more than I fear death.

The Gentlemen of England serve under the greatest cad in Europe.

He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend; provided, of course, he really is dead.

Be able to keep a secret or promise when you know in your heart that it is the right thing to do.

You learned the two greatest thing in life, never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut.

Some secrets are meant to be taken to the grave, and that's what I plan on doing with all mine. They're not necessarily my secrets to tell. I'm the gatekeeper of other people's secrets.

I gave my word that this source would not be identified unless he changed his mind. He has not.

I think it's safe to say that 'manliness' was a common theme in my upbringing. It was an assumed status, but - and here's the important bit - it was the Rudyard Kipling kind. The emphasis was on gentlemanly conduct, sportsmanship, fairness and stoicism.

A sword's honor is its idleness.

Is that so? Well, that's the man I will reappoint, for he knows how to do his duty, irrespective of the man or station.

Never explain. Your friends don't need it and your enemies won't believe it.

Honor is simply the morality of superior men.

This is dying with me. I'm not saying it even if I'm tied to a tree and being stabbed. I assume all the civilian and criminal responsibility

I like guys who, no matter what, are men.

I believe that loyalty is a cardinal virtue. Nowhere in the world is loyalty so little revered and tittle-tattle so greatly venerated as in Washington.

Under no circumstances am I going to criticize my family in public.

A man's man is respectful, he's honorable, he's loyal, he's sensitive, he's strong, he's tough, he's well-groomed, he has a sense of humor - and he takes care of himself and his lady.

Loyalty is a big part of football, and it shows if you are a real man or not.

I love honest men, and a I love a man who is loyal to women.