The Miz Quotes

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

I think I've earned a certain level of respect, based on my accomplishments and my consistency.

A man is great by deeds, not by birth.

I would rather be respected than elected.

It is not the places which grace men, but men the places.

I would rather make my name than inherit it.

Character is the indelible mark that determines the only true value of all people and all their work.

Ability without honor is useless.

Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won't taste good.

Let them hate me, provided they respect my conduct.

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.

To get a name can happen but to few; it is one of the few things that cannot be brought. It is the free gift of mankind, which must be deserved before it will be granted, and is at last unwillingly bestowed.

All in all, Kirk's character is something I am very proud of.

Respect is not ever assigned; it's earned.

A man of merit owes himself to the homage of the rest of mankind who recognize his worth.

Better deserve honor and not have it, than have it and not deserve it.

The dignity of Peter suffers no diminution even in an unworthy successor

Those who insist on the dignity of their office, show they have not deserved it.

For titles do not reflect honor on men, but rather men on their titles.

On the whole, it is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them.

They use the word 'integrity' in describing a Hall of Famer in the logo of the Hall of Fame, and I think there are gonna be quite a few players that are not going to get in.

The only respect you should have is the one you earn.

At the end of the day, who you are as a man is more important than who you are as a football player.

I wanted to be a hero, then I wanted to be an actor. But always I wanted to be respected as a good human being.

You got to earn your buckets and earn your respect.