Mr. T Quotes

Real men know how to listen, and real men know how to be honest.

There is a healthful hardiness about real dignity that never dreads contact and communion with others however humble.

Great leaders don't need to act tough. Their confidence and humility serve to underscore their toughness.

He who is strong, concedes.

I'm so tough and so bad, I can be humble and lift another guy up.

Women deeply want men who are competent and powerful. And I don't mean power in that they can exert tyrannical control over others. That's not power. That's just corruption.

My grandmother always told me that regardless of what the world gives you, stay humble. Stay strong in your beliefs, and be honest. And when you're wrong, be a man and say you're wrong. And be strong when you're right.

You can believe that he was taught to love and respect all mankind - but to fear no man.

True strength is delicate.

To me, having the courage to tell your own story goes hand in hand with having the curiosity and humility to listen to others' stories.

I can tell you character traits I admire and work to develop in myself - perseverance, self-discipline, courage to stand up for what is right even when it is against one's friends or one's self.

Humility is not cowardice. Meekness is not weakness. Humility and meekness are indeed spiritual powers.

The qualities I most admire in women are confidence and kindness.

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don't mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do.

I'm a pretty tough guy, you know. I'm a pretty hard man. I've got a lot of compassion, but I don't waste time with people.

I don't think a man has to go around shouting and play-acting to prove he is something. And a real man don't go around putting other guys down, trampling their feelings in the dirt, making out they're nothing.

Never apologize, mister. It's a sign of weakness.

It is not whether your words or actions are tough or gentle; it is the spirit behind your actions and words that announces your inner state.

Without the compassionate understanding of the fear and trepidation that lie behind courageous speech, we are bound only to our arrogance.

Good leadership is leadership that shows vulnerability.

I remember 'vulnerability' being an unattractive word for most of my life, and I resented it as a direction coming from a director just because it implied weakness so I get the job. But it is that humbling place that creates compassion.

Many people look at me and think they know me but they don't at all. This is the real me. I am a humble person, a feeling person. A person who cares about others, who wants to help others.

Confidence is a huge turn-on, but I like a man who's also kind and gentle. It's sexy when a guy listens and can have a conversation or read a book - something different than just going out to the club.

Humility is important.