Minnesota Fats Quotes

Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty.

I hope that there are no persons that would want to think ill of me in any direction or any behavior.

The worst thing you can do is try to manipulate or control perceptions. It's impossible, and when you are found out the result is disastrous. Better to be transparent and play well with others so that when bad things happen you have a reservoir of good will to bank on.

I do not want anyone in Bolton to think that, if I play there, I am doing it for the wrong reasons.

God knows I'm a good guy, I'm known in the industry as a good guy. I'm not known to be a foul, evil dude that you've got to watch out for and my name is not muddy in the industry.

I don't earn my money from trying to hurt people or get in the tabloids.

Every time somebody speaks of my honesty, there is someone who quivers inside me.

I fight fairly, and in good faith.

Somebody said I am the most popular person in Arizona because I am speaking the truth.

If you are sincere and true to your work, you will be respected. And for me, respect is power.

If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow-citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem.

I don't mind being cast as some kind of a pantomime baddie, but I am very fair in business. I always have been. I pride myself on being fair.

If I take care of my character, my reputation will take care of me.

Keep your word. Honor commitments, and they will double back to honor you.

You can hate me. You can go out there and say anything you want about me, But you will love me later because I told you the truth.

The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.

A good reputation is more valuable than money.

My career is based on openness and honesty.

People want to work with somebody who feels shame, who worries about the perceptions of others. Dishonesty is something we don't like in others.

If we do what we think is right, not try to point-score, people will begin to trust us.

I try to live with honor, even if it costs me millions of dollars and takes a long time. It's very unusual in Hollywood. Few people are trustworthy - a handshake means nothing to them. They feel they're required to keep an agreement with you only if you're successful or they need you.

Do not deceive or be faithless even with your enemy.

The high road is always respected. Honesty and integrity are always rewarded.

Never make negative comments or spread rumors about anyone. It depreciates their reputation and yours.

I'd like to be known for my character.