Tito Ortiz Quotes

You have to defend your honor. And your family.

You can be deprived of your money, your job and your home by someone else, but remember that no one can ever take away your honor.

We have these rules, the 'hero rules.' Like, a hero doesn't slouch. A hero walks proudly with his head up. A hero walks with a purpose. A hero's always a gentleman.

We have got to stop worrying about being loved and start worrying about being respected. And that's exactly how I'll lead our country.

You cannot have a proud and chivalrous spirit if your conduct is mean and paltry; for whatever a man's actions are, such must be his spirit.

I'm not looking to be famous, but I want a body of work and a moral character that is deserving of fame.

Real nobility is based on scorn, courage, and profound indifference.

I would rather be beaten, and be a man, than to be elected and be a little puppy dog.

I don't wait for people to give me respect. I always give them respect.

Let them hate me, provided they respect my conduct.

I admire President Obama's class and measure.

Smears are not only to be expected but fought. Honor is to be earned, not bought.

When I severe my connections with the A.I.A. I do so with my own self respect, as a matter of pride and I am sure within your knowledge of my character.

I'm an honorable human being. I know what to do and what not to do, and if I'm wrong, I always apologize. I'm a big enough man to do that.

As I look at President Bush, I think he will ultimately be judged as a man of extremely high character.

Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades. A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude, and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.

This is our lives. The way to give it dignity is to tell the truth.

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

Dignity is not negotiable. Dignity is the honor of the family.

Values are principles and ideas that bring meaning to the seemingly mundane experience of life. A meaningful life that ultimately brings happiness and pride requires you to respond to temptations as well as challenges with honor, dignity, and courage.

I can be forced to live without happiness, but I will never consent to live without honor.

Long ago I gave my word solemnly that I would not accept any rank or military or political position; for this reason I hope that Your Excellency will not compromise my honour before the people, and that you will not attribute my returning the appointment to excessive pride.

Never descend to the ways of those above you.

It is better to die standing, than to live bending.

Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards.