Ken Griffey Jr. Quotes

I've stuck by being modest, honest and humble, because I think you'll get more appreciated that way and we all want to be appreciated in this world.

It's cool when people notice that you make an effort to live certain values.

People don't usually compliment your character.

Do me a favor and don't make me out to be no hero.

My father got to see the first 10 years of my career. He implored me to always appreciate people who are not operating under any sort of false pretense or who weren't caught up in their own success.

Goodness is about character - integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people.

Take care that all your offerings be free, and of your own, that has cost you something; so that ye may not offer of that which is another man's, or that which ye are entrusted withal, and not your own.

My only real advice to Oscar nominees is, 'If you haven't actually seen a competitor's film, don't fib and say you have and blow smoke up their wahooziewhatsits.' Always best to be frank and tell them the truth.

At my funeral, if one said, 'Nick was a generous person,' trust me I won't be doing cartwheels in my coffin. Recognition from people is never and never will be a goal. Some people strive for that respect or honor. Living a life to just reach for the position and status is vanity and sin.

You will not accept credit that is due to another, or harbor jealousy of an explorer who is more fortunate.

I have fun with it and I am honest and open about the way I lead my life and don't mislead anyone. I've had the time of my life and thank God for that, it would be such a waste otherwise.

You just make yourself available to be full of love. And to be truthful and honest, 100 percent.

A man's indebtedness is not virtue; his repayment is. Virtue begins when he dedicates himself actively to the job of gratitude.

My mother taught me to be honest, to be selfless, and to touch people in a positive way.

The whole story of my humble contribution cannot be known or divulged …. The medal embarrasses me.

I conduct myself as if I am a spaceman in Hollywood. I don't want to do anything fancy. I don't want people to send me free clothes. I just want to be grateful for this craft they let me do.

I'd be happy if anyone wore my fragrance. They don't have to be famous.

I've been wrestling for many years; I've accomplished a lot - but I take pride in being genuine, honest, and down-to-earth. Those are the qualities I really respect about myself, so I'm really pleased when I see that the energy that I want to exude is well received.

I'm very thankful for what I have. I don't want to let anyone down.

My mother and father just taught me the basics: to be really kind, to really listen to people. I have never been one to put on airs and graces.

I just wish that I am always true to my work and myself and value the respect that my parents have earned.

The first time I received an award, I was very surprised. I did not know whether to accept it or not. But I came to the conclusion that I should accept awards in the name of the poorest poor, as a form of homage to them. I think that basically, when awards are given to me, the existence of the poor in the world is being recognized.

It is not for us to hold ourselves above the position of grateful people. We have to be able to accept. Anything else shows an unwillingness to grant someone else the superior place.

Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that thankfulness is indeed a virtue.

Goodness and hard work are rewarded with respect.